Kourabiedes (Greek Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. (1 lb.) sweet butter
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2/3 c. blanched almonds, finely chopped
1 1/2 oz. brandy
1/3 c. orange juice
1 tsp. baking powder
4 1/2 to 5 c. flour, sifted *
confectioners sugar (for topping)

Preparation

Cream butter until very light (20 to 30 minutes).
Beat in sugar, egg yolks, almonds, brandy and orange juice.
Sift baking powder with flour and carefully blend into butter mixture.