Greek Wedding Shortbread

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Using an electric mixer, beat butter and ⅓ cup powdered sugar until fluffy.

Add egg yolk and brandy; beat until thick as mayonnaise.

Gradually add flour, beating until smooth. Flour hands. Pinch off small pieces of dough to form round balls 1½ inches in diameter.

Arrange cookies well apart on ungreased cookie sheet; place a clove in center of each.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. On a sheet of waxed paper, pour a thick bed of powdered sugar (about 1 cup).

Using a spatula, gently transfer hot cookies onto sugar as soon as they are removed from the oven.

Pour more sugar on tops and sides.

Cool at least 4 hours before transferring to a serving dish.

Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar so shortbread is completely covered.