Nane Shirini

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F (160C).
2. 2
   In large bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
3. 3
   In separate bowl, cream butter and sugar.
4. 4
   Add egg yolks and extracts.
5. 5
   Gradually add flour mixture and mix until blended.
6. 6
   Add nuts if using.
7. 7
   With hands, roll dough into balls about the size of large walnuts.
8. 8
   Coat cookie sheets with vegetable oil spray and set on cookie sheets 1 inch apart.
9. 9
   Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes or until just beginning to brown.
10. 10
    Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
11. 11
    Variations: Push your thumb into the cookie before baking and add an almond, 1/4 teaspoon jam or marmalade, M?&?M candies, colored cinnamon sugar or other baking accents of your choice.