Kourabiedes

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoon brandy or orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup finely chopped nuts
whole cloves
sifted powdered sugar

Beat butter for 30 seconds. Add 2/3 cup powdered sugar and baking powder. Beat until combined. Beat in egg yolk, brandy, and vanilla until combined. Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour and nuts.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Insert stem of whole clove into the center of each cookie.

Bake at 325° F for 15 to 20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire rack; cool.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes about 60.

Sarah