*Curabie 3(Butter Cookie) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. sweet butter (room temperature)
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. brandy
1/4 c. almonds, toasted and chopped fine
2 1/2 c. flour, unbleached

Preparation

In a large bowl, whip the butter until light and fluffy.
Add confectioners sugar
and beat an additional 5 minutes.
Add egg yolk, vanilla and brandy and beat for 10 minutes.
Add almonds and flour and mix well.
Knead for a few minutes.
Pat dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut with cookie cutter.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Do not brown. Cool and sprinkle with confectioners sugar.