FRAN'S GREEK BUTTER COOKIES

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When I was a little girl one of my favorite teachers taught me this wonderful recipe.

Provided by Jessica

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
30 whole cloves

Steps:

  • Cream butter, add sugar gradually cream until smooth. Blend in flour. Stir in nuts, water, and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Shape into small 1 inch balls, press down while pressing in 1 whole clove on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. While still warm roll into confectioners' sugar. If desired roll again when cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 116.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

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