Kourabiedes (Greek Cookies) |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This came from my Grandfather who was Greek. These cookies are a tradition amoung Greek people and are served as a good luck token, at weddings, Baptisms, and other celebrations Ingredients:
1 lb sweet butter |
1 lb powdered sugar |
1 cup powdered sugar |
1 egg yolk |
1 ounce anisette |
4 cups sifted flour |
flour |
Directions:
1. Melt butter over medium heat, bring to a boil and stir occasionally.
2. Remove and allow to stand until foam forms on top.
3. Remove foam with spoon and gently pour into a bowl leaving sediment in pot.
4. Place bowl in refrigerator until butter is firm, but not hard.
5. then beat until very light and creamy add 1 cup sugar, egg yolk and anisette.
6. Continue to beat, add flour 1 cup at a time working last cup by hand.
7. Dough should be soft but not sticky if needed add the extra flour a little at a time.
8. Form into 1 balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350F degrees.
10. Cookies will be set but not brown.
11. Sift half of the powdered sugar on a large sheet of waxed paper.
12. Place warm cookie on sugar and sift rest of powdered sugar on top and sides.
13. Cool thoroughly before serving.
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