How to Make Armenian Sugar Cookies

The annual Armenian Festival and Bazaar is taking place this weekend in Bethesda.

Akabi Atamian and Anne Dardarian stopped by News4 Midday to share a taste of the annual event, including a cookie recipe.

ARMENIAN SUGAR COOKIES

  • 2 cups of butter
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • ½ cup roasted almonds or walnuts, chopped
  • 4 cups flour
  • powdered sugar to coat

Preparation:

  1. Cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar.
  2. Add flour gradually and beat well.
  3. Add nuts and vanilla.
  4. Shape into small balls and bake in 325° F oven for 15 to 18 minutes.
  5. Roll in powdered sugar.
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