Kourabiethes

Greek Powdered Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

1 lb               Unsalted butter (softened)
2                   Egg yolks
2 tbsp           Sugar
1 tsp             Vanilla (Mexican vanilla if available)
2 tbsp           Fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp          Baking soda
3 C               Flour (all purpose)

Directions:

1. Beat butter until white and fluffy
2. Add egg yolks and milk
3. Add sugar and beat until fluffy
4. Add vanilla and beat until fluffy
5. Add lemon juice and baking soda together and combine, then mix into batter
6. Add flour gradually
7. Shape into 1" round balls and space 2" apart on un-greased cookie sheets
8. Bake @ 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown
9. Place on wax paper and let cool completely
10. Sprinkle with powdered sugar until completely covered