Kurabiyes

By: Rebecca Levy

Ingredients:

1 c oil
1 c sugar
3 c flour
1 t peanut butter
1 T almond extract
1/2 T cinnamon
1/4 T clove (ground)

Dough directions:
Mix oil, sugar, peanut butter, almond extract, cinnamon and ground cloves together until creamy. After the above is mixed well, add flour.
Dough should be dull and a little firm – not shiny. Make into small balls (3/4 oz), flatten–will make 50.

Mixture topping;

1/4 T cinnamon
1/4 T cloves (ground)
1/2 c finely ground walnuts
1/4 c sugar
1 egg (for egg wash)

Directions:

Make a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, sugar and walnuts.

Dip top of ball into egg wash then dip into mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes on upper shelf.