Kourambiethes (Greek Butter Cookies)

Instructions

1. 1

   In large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat butter, sugar, egg yolks and extracts until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Add flour and nuts.

3. 3

   Mix well with hands.

4. 4

   Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.

5. 5

   Divide dough in half.

6. 6

   With hands, shape each half into a 16-inch long roll.

7. 7

   Cut each roll into 16 pieces, then shape into balls.

8. 8

   Press a whole clove into each piece.

9. 9

   Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

10. 10

    Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until cookies are set but not brown.

11. 11

    Remove cookies to a wire rack and sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar while still warm.

12. 12

    Before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar again.