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Kourambiethes
 
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 120 Minutes
Servings: 4
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com