Classic Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies)
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Classic Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies) recipe
Ingredients
| 2 ¼ | cups |
all-purpose flour
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| 1 ¼ | teaspoons |
baking powder
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| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
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| ½ | cup |
butter
softened |
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| 1 | cup |
powdered sugar
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| 2 | large |
eggs
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| 2 | tablespoons |
brandy
or milk |
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| 1 | teaspoon |
vanilla extract
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| 1 | large |
egg yolks
beaten with 1 tablespoon of milk, for glaze |
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| 3 | tablespoons |
sesame seeds
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Directions
Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).
Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, brandy and vanilla, mixing well. Add flour, baking soda and salt, mixing well after each addition.
Working with rounded teaspoons of dough, use palms to roll each piece back and forth on a lightly floured surface until it forms a 6-inch rope.
Bring ends together to form a hairpin shape, then gently twist 2 to 3 times. Lightly pinch ends together.
Arrange 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets, brush with egg glaze, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until golden. Cool on racks.
Store airtight at room temp for 2 weeks. Freeze for longer storage.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 30g (1.1 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 11540% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 3g
14%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 37mg
12%
Sodium 59mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
5%
Dietary Fiber 0g
2%
Sugars g
Protein
4g
Vitamin A 3%
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Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2%
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Iron 5%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
Rena
That is a great recipe. I also use an old Greek recipe that my mother has given me.
about 13 years agoHow many eggs do you need.. you say 1 for glaze, but then you say ad egg to butter and sugar
about 13 years agoZhangbo
Just updated the recipe, should be 2 large eggs!
about 13 years agoUnited States
Is it baking powder or baking soda? You list ingredients as baking powder, but then later when mixing , you say baking soda.
about 3 years ago