Kourabiedes ~ κουραμπιέδες (Powder sugar cookies)
Arguably everyones favorite in our household, especially as children. We always had these cookies around for the holidays...but not for very long! ~ Mark
1 lb unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 tablespoon rounded of Crisco
1/4 cup Cognac, Brandy or ouzo
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 ½ cups sifted all – purpose flour
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat the Crisco, Cognac and vanilla into butter mixture.
Gradually blend in the flour until completely mixed.
Use about 2 tsp of dough to form each cookie into dough balls. Flatten dough balls with your thumb.
Place on an un-greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. the cookies will just start turning golden when done.
Place cooked cookies onto wire rack and sprinkle with powdered sugar before they are cool as this helps the sugar stick. The cookies should be completely covered in a dense layer of powdered sugar. Let cool completely before serving.
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