Kourabiedes (Greece): Walnut Sugar Cookies
"These are a Greek celebration cookie — while they're most popular at Christmas, you also see them at weddings, Easter and other holidays as well. They're almost always served with a powdered sugar topping; at Christmas, it's traditional to stick a whole clove in the top to represent the gift of spices that the Three Wise Men brought to Bethlehem...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup walnuts
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 large egg yolk
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1 tablespoon brandy
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 to 2 tablespoons orange flower water
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3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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