Greek cookies
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. The cookies are very easy and quick to make. If you prepare the almonds in advance or buy them already peeled, the time will be reduced many times over. Be sure to bake these delicious cookies. They can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Pour boiling water over the almonds. Leave for 10–15 minutes.
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Step 3
After the time has elapsed, remove the skins from the nuts and pat them dry.
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Step 4
In a bowl, mix the softened butter, egg, and powdered sugar.
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Step 5
Add the vodka, flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
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Step 6
Start mixing with a fork. As soon as the dough begins to come together into clumps, knead it by hand.
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Step 7
Knead a soft, pliable dough. Shape it into a ball, wrap it in a bag, and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Step 8
After the time has passed, remove the dough from the refrigerator. Divide it into pieces weighing 27–30 grams. Roll into balls.
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Step 9
Place a nut in the center of the dough ball.
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Step 10
Roll a small rope and shape it into a "crescent".
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Step 11
Place the prepared pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 10–12 minutes. Take into account the specifics of your oven.
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Step 12
When the time is up, remove the baking tray with the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly.
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Step 13
Generously dust each cookie with powdered sugar.
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Step 14
Place on a serving dish and bring to the table.
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Step 15
Take it out of the oven and serve warm or cooled.