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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 40 |
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A Greek style butter cookie. You can easily replace the cognac with water or milk. Time includes chill time. Ingredients:
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 tablespoon cognac or 1 tablespoon brandy |
2 cups flour |
Directions:
1. Place butter in mixer bowl and mix until smooth.
2. Scrape down sides and gradually add the sugar, and blend until well incorporated.
3. Scrape down sides and add the egg yolk and cognac, and mix well.
4. Gradually add the flour and mix until well combined.
5. Cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3-4 hours, or freeze up to 2 weeks.
6. Preheat oven to 325ยบ.
7. To form the cookies, break off small pieces and roll into 1-inch balls.
8. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
9. Bake until very lightly browned, about 20-25 minutes.
10. Cool for 2 minutes and remove to a rack.
11. When cooled, sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar.
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