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Preparation:
In mixer (can also be done by hand), mix butter until softened (if butter has not been left out of fridge). While mixing at medium speed slowly add 31/2 cups of flour. Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, egg yolks, lemon juice, vanilla, brandy and baking soda. Continue mixing for an additional minute. Slowly add additional 3/4 cups of flour and continue mixing another additional minute.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove from blender and begin kneading dough slowly adding remaining 1/4 cup of four.
Pinch off 1 round 1/2 teaspoon ball (measured) of dough and roll into a ball. Use three fingers down at top of ball to create a Hershey’s kiss like shape. Crescents can also be made by using the same amount of dough and rolling into 2 inch tapered lengths then curving. Place into preheated oven on center rack for approximately 20 minutes depending on the oven. Cookies are ready when lightly golden.
While cookies are baking, prepare a tray with a layer of powdered sugar. When cookies are removed from oven immediately place individually onto prepared tray. Quickly cover top of cookies with a liberal amount of powdered sugar.
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