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Kourambiethes
Yiayia's Recipe
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Kourambiethes
1 lb. unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 heaping tablespoon Crisco
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup brandy or cognac
a few drops cinnamon oil
5 -6 cups flour
whole cloves (optional)
1 lb powdered sugar for top
Cream butter in electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar
gradually and continue beating. Add egg, blending well. Add cognac and
cinnamon oil. Gradually add flour until a soft dough is formed that can be
handled easily. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pat out small portion of dough
about 1/2 inch thick and shape as desired by hand or cut with cookie cutters.
If desired, place a whole clove in the center of each shape. Place on ungreased
cookie sheet and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until sandy colored (do not
brown). Fill a bowl with sifted powdered sugar. While still warm, roll in
powdered sugar. Place on brown paper or wax paper. When cooled thoroughly
sprinkle tops generously with additional sifted powdered sugar. Makes 30 to 50
cookies depending on size.
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