Kourambiethes (Powdered Sugar Cookies)(International: Nigeria) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

In bowl mix butter, powdered sugar and egg yolk.
Beat well. In a separate bowl sift together flour, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to cream mixture.
Turn mixture out on a floured board and knead until smooth.
Pinch off small amounts at a time and form into flattened balls. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet, about 3/4-inches apart.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Remove and roll immediately in powdered sugar.