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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A classic Greek cookie recipe Ingredients:
1 cup sweet butter |
1 lb crisco (2 cups) |
1/2 cup powdered sugar |
3 egg yolks |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
2 1/2 lbs flour (about ( 5 or 6 cups) |
1/4 cup ouzo (vanilla, almond) or 1/4 cup cognac (vanilla, almond) or 1/4 cup other flavoring (vanilla, almond) |
1 cup chopped almonds (lightly roasted) |
powdered sugar, to dust (a small bag) |
Directions:
1. Mix sugar, Crisco & butter until fluffy. Add eggs & beat well. Mix baking soda with lemon juice in a glass (it will fizz) & pour into mixture.
2. Add ouzo & mix. Add baking powder to flour & add flour gradually to the mixture. Mix in almonds.
3. Use cookie cutters or shape into circles & crescents.
4. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until light brown.
5. Remove & cool. Sprinkle with powder sugar by layering bottom of pan with sifted powdered sugar. Place cookies in pan & sift more sugar on top.
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