Kourabiedes - Greek Christmas Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper

Step 2

Add butter and 1 cup powdered sugar to bowl of electric mixer. Beat on medium speed with the paddle attachment until very light and fluffy (about 15-20 minutes).

Step 3

Add egg yolk, brandy, and vanilla. Beat until well incorporated.

Step 4

Add roasted almonds beat until mixed in.

Step 5

Sift flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Gradually add flour to butter mixture until a dough forms.

Step 6

Roll the dough into 2 tablespoon-size balls, or roll out dough and cut into crescents, stars, or whatever shape you like.

Step 7

Place cookies on prepared baking pan and bake 20-25 minutes until light golden, rotating pan half way.

Step 8

Use a sieve to evenly spread about half of the powdered sugar in a large deep baking pan. Once cookies are out of the oven, spray with blossom water. Then, carefully place each cookie in powdered sugar lined pan. Cover cookies with remaining powdered sugar.

Step 9

Cool completely and transfer to serving platter.

Step 10

Enjoy!