(You can mix the extracts, e.g., anise with ½ tsp orange or the orange with the vanilla, for different flavor combinations according to your taste.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat softened butter in a standing mixer (or in a large bowl with a hand mixer) until very light and fluffy. Add confectioner’s sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and ouzo (or extract), beating thoroughly after each addition. Add flour a little at a time until soft dough is formed that can be handled easily.

Taking about a teaspoonful at a time, (I use a small ice-cream scoop) roll into a small ball about the size of a walnut. Place on a non-stick cookie sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes. Cookies should be light golden brown on the bottoms.

Roll in powdered sugar while still hot. When cool, sprinkle liberally with powdered sugar again.

Makes about 5 dozen.