Greek Butter Cookies

Name: Greek Butter Cookies
Yield: Makes 20 Cookies
Ingredients: 2 cups (10 ounces/283 grams), all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup blanched, sliced almonds, toasted and chopped fine; 1/2 teaspoon, salt; 16 tablespoons, unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces/50 grams), granulated sugar; 1 , large egg yolk; 1 tablespoon, brandy; 2 teaspoons, vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon, grated orange zest; 1/4 cup (1 ounces/28 grams), confectioners' sugar

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By Diane Unger ･ Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2014

These extra-rich, shortbread-like butter cookies taste even better after they've aged for a few days.

SERVES Makes 20 Cookies

TIME 50 minutes, plus 30 minutes chilling and 20 minutes cooling

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