Kourambiethes Recipe

Place almonds in an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring several times. When cool, process in a food processor until finely chopped; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk, whiskey or juice and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and reserved almonds; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Shape rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into 3-in. logs. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; shape into crescents. Bake at 350° for 14-18 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Carefully roll warm cookies in remaining confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks. Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar. Yield: 5 dozen.