Small almond cakes - (Kourabiethes) Small almond cakes 1st image | 2nd image NOTES Cooked for Christmas (Source:http://jaynes-greek-recipes.4t.com) Greek : Κουραμπιέδες Season:Winter Print this recipe INGREDIENTS 700g (1lb 9oz) butter 300g (1 1/4 cups) olive oil 1/2 cup sugar 3 yolks and 1 egg white 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 tbsp cognac 1 tbsp cinnamon powder 700g (1lb 9oz) blanched and ground 1200g (nearly 10 cups) flour 4 cups of icing sugar (caster sugar) in a bowl for coating. METHOD In a large bowl beat the butter and the oil with the sugar until fluffy. Stir in the beaten eggs, soda diluted in the cognac, cinnamon and the almonds. Gradually combine the flour with the mixture and knead thoroughly until the it forms a dough. Take pieces of dough and form balls the size of a walnut. Arrange on prepared baking tray and bake for 15 - 20 mins in a preheated oven 180c /350f /Gas 4. When they are slightly cool, cover them completely with icing sugar. Must be thickly coated. Arrange on platter.