Telly S.'S Butter Cookies Recipe

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   Heat butter.

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   Let it settle; throw away milky white residue which forms in bottom of pan.

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   Put cooled drawn butter in mixing bowl with vegetable oil.

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   Add in egg and sugar; beat till light and fluffy.

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   Sift together flour, baking pwdr and cinnamon.

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   Add in to egg mix, mixing well.

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    Add in grnd almonds; mix well.

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    Turn out on lightly floured board.

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    Roll out with rolling pin; shape into diamond shapes or possibly wedding bells.

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    Bake on ungreased baking sheets in preheated 350 degree F. oven about 25 min, or possibly till lightly browned.

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    Remove from oven and roll in confectioners' sugar while still hot.

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    NOTE: Greeks are never without Kourambiethes (butter cookies) !

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    Traditional, they serve the confection with wine or possibly coffee.

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    For bridal feasts, the wedding bells are served; for Christmas, each cookie should be garnished with clove to represent the wise man who brought the spices to the Christ child.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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