1 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
2 yolks
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. brandy flavoring (optional)
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
4 tsp. whole cloves
Confectioners' sugar

1. Mix first 5 ingredients. Blend flour and baking powder into butter-sugar mixture.

2. Mold moons and crescents, place on greased cookie sheet. Stick 1 whole clove in each cookie.

3. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Stand and let cool 2 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar.