Greek Cognac Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb unsalted butter, at room temp
1 cup confectioners' sugar , plus
additional confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling
1 egg yolk, at room temp
1 tbsp cognac or 1 tbsp brandy
2 cups flour

Directions:

Place butter in mixer bowl and mix until smooth.
Scrape down sides and gradually add the sugar, and blend until well incorporated.
Scrape down sides and add the egg yolk and cognac, and mix well.
Gradually add the flour and mix until well combined.
Cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3-4 hours, or freeze up to 2 weeks.
Preheat oven to 325º.
To form the cookies, break off small pieces and roll into 1-inch balls.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake until very lightly browned, about 20-25 minutes.
Cool for 2 minutes and remove to a rack.
When cooled, sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	113.4 Kcal (475 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.24g	10%
Cholesterol	16.28mg	5%
Sodium	169.05mg	7%
Potassium	17.67mg	0%
Total Carbs	13.38g	4%
Sugars	5.8g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	3%
Protein	1.15g	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	24.1mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	455.73 Kcal (1908 kJ)
Calories from fat	225.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.07g	10%
Cholesterol	65.42mg	5%
Sodium	679.36mg	7%
Potassium	71.02mg	0%
Total Carbs	53.77g	4%
Sugars	23.3g	23%
Dietary Fiber	3.33g	3%
Protein	4.61g	2%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	2%
Iron	2mg	3%
Calcium	96.8mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

2.6

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
good source of fiber

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