1 lb. unsalted butter, melted (remove all water)
1 egg yolk
1/8 c. metaxa or whiskey
1/4 c. orange juice
1/3 c. powdered sugar
3 3/4 c. white flour, sifted with 1/2 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. ground almonds, blanched
1/4 c. orange blossom and rose water mixed together (optional)
2 c. powdered sugar for finishing

Beat softened butter with beater for 15 minutes. Add egg yolk, metaxa, orange juice and sugar and beat until thick and creamy. Add flour, cornstarch and almonds and knead until very smooth. Shape and place on baking sheet 1 inch apart. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or just pale gold. Brush hot cookies with orange blossom and rose water. Roll in the powdered sugar. Sift more powdered sugar on them. Place each cookie in fluted cup.