Recipes: Katya's Mom's Kourabiedes (Greek Nut Cookies)

We grew up on these cookies while living in Greece. They are just too delicious; they'd disappear faster than Mom could make them.
They are different and better than any kourabiedes I've eaten at Greek fairs, etc. The difference is the inclusion of the spices.
I must admit I have not tried creating this recipe myself; I just always eat Mom's!

Mix in bowl to soften:
1 cup butter
Add and cream thoroughly:
1 cup powered sugar
Add and beat well:
1 egg yolk
Sift together the following and gradually add to creamed mixture:
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. ground cloves
1/4 t. salt (if desired)
Add:
1 cup chopped walnuts
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Turn mixture out on floured board and knead until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.

1st option: Roll out dough 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick and use a small drinking glass to cut out crescent moon shapes; place on lightly greased baking pan. (My fave.)

2nd option: Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls;, leave round or flatten slightly with spoon and place on lightly greased baking pan. (The more traditional way.)

Bake 400 degrees 10-12 minutes and roll immediately in powdered sugar.....

Before serving, sprinkle lightly additional powdered sugar over the cookies.