Kourambiathes (Greek Cookies)

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, cream the butter, egg yolk and anise extract until light. Stir in the 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and flour until blended.
3. 3
   Shape dough into crescents and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
4. 4
   Bake in preheated oven just until bottoms and edges begin to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Dust heavily with confectioners' sugar before they are completely cool.