Greek Cookies (Kouradiedes)

      1 lb Sweet Butter (room temp)            1 c  Blanched Almonds or Walnuts
    3/4 c  Powdered Sugar                           -finely chopped
      2 ts Vanilla                             4 c  Powdered Sugar (addition fo
      2 ts Brandy                                   -dusting)
  4 1/2 c  Flour

  Whip butter until light and fluffy. Slowly add powdered sugar,
  vanilla and brandy. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time and fold in
  nuts. Use a teaspoon amount and shape into balls, ovals or cresents.
  Place on ungreased cookie sheets (will not spread). Bake 20 minutes
  in a preheated 350oF oven. DO NOT BROWN. Sift powdered sugar on plate
  and coat cookies completely while warm. Makes 75 cookies.