Kourabiedes(Greek Cookies)

• 1 lb. sweet butter
• 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 1 egg yolk (optional)
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 to 3 Tbsp. water
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional)
• 6 Tbsp. toasted almonds, chopped fine (optional)
• 4 c. sifted flour
• 3 c. sifted confectioners sugar

1. Beat butter and sugar until creamy, about 15 minutes.
2. Add egg yolk, flavorings and almonds, beating until well blended.
3. By hand, gradually add sifted flour to make a soft dough.
4. Pinch off pieces of the dough and shape carefully into various designs (crescent, round, etc.).
5. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20 minutes, or until very lightly browned.
7. Allow to cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.
8. Carefully place on flat surface which has been sprinkled with confectioners sugar.
9. Sprinkle confectioners sugar over cookies. Cool.
10. Makes 5 dozen.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=879401 (may not work)