Kourambiethes (Greek Christmas Sweets)

Ingredients:

16 fl. oz. (450 ml.) olive oil
√ 4 oz. (125g) sugar
√ 1 whole egg and 1 yolk
√ 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
√ 4 tbsps brandy
√ 4 oz. (125g) almonds, roasted and coarsely ground
√ 1 lb. (450g) flour
√ icing sugar for coating

Preparation:

√  Pour the olive oil into a large bowl and beat in the sugar
√ Add the eggs, almonds, cinnamon, almonds and brandy and beat again
√ Carefully add the flour until the dough is a soft consistency that will not stick to your hands
√ Divide the dough into pieces the size of a walnut and shape kourambiethes into rounds, oblongs and ovals
√ Place on an oiled baking sheet and bake in a pre-heated oven at 350F, Gas Mark 4, 180C for 15-20 minutes

√ Allow to cool a little then sift icing sugar over them, covering them completely"

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