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Crimean Kurabye 3-Ingredients Cookies (Ghee Shortbread) (VIDEO)

Writer: Innichka Chef
Innichka Chef
Jun 14
2 min read

Some recipes are special not because they are complicated, but because of the memories they create.

Tray of pale baked cookies in an oven, labeled Crimean Kurabye 3-Ingredients Cookies.

These simple 3-ingredient meltaway cookies were made by my children on the very first day of summer break. As a mother of three, I treasure these moments in the kitchen—the laughter, flour-covered hands, and excitement of creating something delicious together.

My oldest son Thomas who is a big meat lover, absolutely loves Crimean Fried Meat Pies, called "Chebureki".

Hands hold a cut-open fried meat pastry in a kitchen, with more pastries on a plate and cucumbers, tomatoes on the counter.

Today, we sharing with you the recipe that couldn't be simpler. With just ghee, powdered sugar, and flour, these cookies bake into delicate, buttery treats that practically melt in your mouth. They remind me that some of the best homemade foods come from the simplest ingredients.

Three children in embroidered traditional shirts shape dough in a kitchen, focused and quiet, with a bowl on the counter.

If you've enjoyed some of my other easy baking recipes, such as homemade healthier matcha shortbread cookies

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Oatmeal cookies topped with red jam on a white plate, close-up on a patterned tablecloth.
Fresh plum cake with whole plums baked in a green tart pan on an oven rack, beside sunflower-patterned oven mitts.
Berry-topped cake on a white stand, covered with raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries; cake knife and server beside it.

or very kid friendly Banana Bliss Sundae

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You are going to appreciate how effortless these cookies are to make. They are perfect for beginner bakers, children learning to bake, or anyone looking for a quick homemade treat.

Plate of golden cracked cookies on a turquoise plate, close-up on a kitchen counter.

Why You'll Love These Cookies

  • Only 3 main ingredients

  • No eggs required

  • Perfect for baking with children

  • Ready in under 30 minutes

  • Delicate melt-in-your-mouth texture

  • Wonderful with tea or coffee

  • And most important they are stay fresh for few weeks


Let's do it...


Prep time: 5 minutes

Making time: 10 minutes

Waiting time: 10-20 minutes

Baking time: 10-12 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes

Author: Inna of innichkachef.com 

Servings: 20-24 cookies

Ingredients for the Crimean Kurabye Cookies:


Directions for the Crimean Kurabye Cookies:

  1. In a large bowl, mix the ghee and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

  2. Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.

  3. Stir in the vanilla if using.

  4. Roll the dough into small balls between your palms.

  5. Place the cookie balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  6. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.

  9. Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.


Serving Suggestions

These cookies are wonderful with:

  • Hot tea

  • Coffee

  • Herbal teas, my kids love Chamomile Tea

  • Fresh berries tea

Their delicate texture makes them a perfect afternoon treat or addition to a dessert platter.

Smiling child in a kitchen apron holds out a ball of dough, with a mixing bowl and flour scattered on the counter.

A Sweet Summer Memory

What I love most about these cookies isn't just their flavor—it's the memory attached to them. They marked the beginning of summer break for my children and reminded me that some of life's best moments happen in the kitchen.

Whether you're baking with your children, grandchildren, or simply treating yourself to a quiet afternoon with a cup of tea, I hope these cookies bring a little sweetness to your day.

I hope you'll make this recipe soon. If you do, please tag me #innichka_chef on Instagram, Facebook, Patreon or Pinterest.


7 Comments


Abbey Lee
Sep 12

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peterh
Aug 10

Wondering if I can use butter instead of Ghee...

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wada
Aug 05

이용 과정이 직관적이고 복잡한 절차가 없어서 편리하게 사용할 수 있었습니다 소액현금화 진행 속도도 빨라서 기다리는 시간이 거의 없었고 상품권소액결제 전반적인 경험이 부드럽게 이어져서 만족스럽습니다.

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Hie Nick
Aug 05

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cosiwac
Aug 04

편리성과 만족도를 모두 갖춘 관리 서비스라고 생각합니다. 깔끔한 환경과 전문적인 진행이 마음에 들었고 성남출장마사지 이용 후 몸의 무거움이 줄어드는 효과를 느꼈습니다.

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