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1~ 2~ 3~ Punch Recipe

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Step #1 Bess Gallanis Hayes of Winnetka, Illinois won an honorable mention in the 1996 Chicago Tribune Annual Holiday Cookie Contest with these Greek almond shortbread cookies.
Step #2 1.
Step #3 Heat oven to 350'F.
Step #4 Spread almonds in single layer on baking sheet.
Step #5 Bake, stirring every once in awhile, until lightly toasted, about 10 mins.
Step #6 remove this from oven; cool, then chop coarsely.
Step #7 2.
Step #8 Beat butter in large bowl of electric mixer on medium-high speed until very light & fluffy, 5 mins.
Step #9 Add 3 tbsps of the confectioners' sugar; continue beating 3 mins.
Step #10 3.
Step #11 Add egg yolks, Cognac & vanilla; beat until smooth.
Step #12 Beat in almonds, flour & baking powder until mixed well.
Step #13 (If dough is too soft to handle, add extra flour.
Step #14 ) 4.
Step #15 Shape scant tbsps full of dough between palms into round balls or crescents.
Step #16 Bake on ungreased baking sheets until set and very pale golden in color; 15 mins.
Step #17 Remove cookies to cooling rack.
Step #18 5.
Step #19 Place remaining confectioners' sugar into sifter.
Step #20 While cookies are still hot, sift confectioners' sugar over tops.
Step #21 Repeat twice at 20-mins intervals.
Step #22 --.
Enjoy the 1~ 2~ 3~ PUNCH recipe