Almond Shortbread Cookies

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In Greece these yummy crescent shaped cookies are called 'Kourambiedes' or Almond Shortbread Cookies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened

• 1 1/2 cups icing sugar

• 1 egg yolk

• 2 tbsp vanilla

• 2 1/4 cups All Purpose Flour

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup blanched almonds, finely chopped

• 1/2 cup icing sugar for decorating

Method

Cream butter on high speed of electric mixer until light in colour, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 (375mL) cups icing sugar and beat another 3 -5 minutes until light in colour. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until blended. Add flour, baking powder salt and almonds, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Roll into 1" (2.5cm) balls and then form into crescent shape. Place on prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly.

Bake in preheated oven 15-20 minutes until light golden. Remove from oven and carefully roll cookies in 1/2 cup (125mL) icing sugar. Let cool on wire rack. When cool, re-roll in icing sugar and serve.

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Yield: about 4 dozen

Baking Time: 20 minutes

Freezing: excellent

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