Kourabiethes (Greek Christmas Cookies)

I found this recipe in the Friend Magazine 3 years ago. They are so yummy. I have to search really hard to find them every year. I am posting the recipe here so I don't have to look so hard next year. They look really fancy, but are super easy to make...everyone will be impressed if you make them for your friends.

1 cup butter

1 cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

3 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

1. 1. 
   Wash your hands with soap and water.
2. 2. 
   Put the butter and powdered sugar in a bowl and beat them together until fluffy.
3. 3. 
   Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract and beat to combine.
4. 4. 
   Put the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.
5. 5. 
   Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix.
6. 6. 
   Roll dough into small balls. Then form them into crescent shapes.
7. 7. 
   Place cookies on a cookie sheet and bake at 350°F (177°C) for 15–20 minutes.
8. 8. 
   Remove cookies from oven. Cool cookies slightly and roll them in powdered sugar.

Oma's Boterkoek

This is a traditional Dutch dessert and since tonight is the Dutch Christmas when we put our shoes out to get goodies, we made it this morning for FHE tonight and thought we would share a family tradition with you all!

2/3 C. butter
1 C. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 egg, beaten (reserve 1 tsp.)
1 1/2 C. flour
1/2 Tsp. baking powder
sliced almonds for garnish

1. mix butter, sugar and almond extract
2. Add egg minus 1 tsp.
3. add flour and baking powder
4. spread batter into 8 in. square dish
5. brush egg mixed with 1 tsp. water over dough
6. sprinkle with almonds
7. bake at 350 for 30 min.