Kourabiedes - Greek Christmas Cookies

Recipe for Kourabiedes

INGREDIENTS:

2 kilos soft flour (4.4 Pounds)
1 kilo butter (2.2 Pounds)
300 grams powdered sugar (11 Ounces)
300 grams crushed roasted almonds (11 Ounces)
1 small glass cognac
1 teaspoon baking soda
Rosewater
 

Preheat oven to medium (175°C). (350 °F)

•  Whiten the butter by beating by hand for ½ hour. Add the sugar, cognac, almonds and finally the flour, mixed with the baking soda. Continue to beat until all ingredients are well mixed.

•  Mold into the familiar shapes of the kourambiethes and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with rosewater, then roll in the powder sugar.