SESAME GREEK EASTER COOKIES (KOULOURAKIA)
Traditional Greek cookies are 2 small strands of dough twisted together and brushed with egg-milk mixture and sprinkled with sesame seed.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Dessert
Time 22m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream butter. Add sugar gradually.
- Add eggs one at a time alternately with orange juice.
- Add flour that has been sifted with soda and baking powder, a little bit at a time. Should be a soft dough.
- Shape as desired and brush with egg and milk mixture. Traditional Greek cookies are 2 small strands of dough twisted together and brushed with egg-milk mixture and sprinkled with sesame seed.
- Use greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees to 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
KOULOURAKIA (GREEK SESAME TWIST COOKIES)
These are called Koulourakia in Greece, and is traditionally served at Easter and Christmas time, but they are wonderful to make at any time. After you have twisted the dough 4-5 times you can shape it into any shape you desire before baking, I shape it into a candy cane form for Christmas. Store these in an airtight container
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 54m
Yield 30-35 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Grease a cookie sheet/s.
- In a bowl using an electric mixer beat 1/2 cup butter, 6 tablespoons butter, oil and orange zest until very well blended (about 4 minutes).
- Add in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, egg and vanilla; beat until blended (about 2 minutes).
- In another bowl mix the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add into the creamed ingredients alternately with the orange juice.
- Divide the dough into six balls.
- Roll out one piece of dough on a lightly floured surface into about a 15-inch long rope.
- Fold rope lengthwise in half.
- Twist folded rope 4-5 times.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the cookies with egg glaze and then sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Cool completely before storing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 28.3, Sodium 77.9, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 2.2
GREEK EASTER COOKIES (PASCHALINA KOULOURAKIA)
Steps:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with the paddle attachment, beat the sugar and the butter on medium-high speed until light and creamy. Add the orange zest, orange extract, and vanilla extract and mix again for a few seconds until just blended. Add the lightly beaten eggs and process to incorporate fully.
- In the meanwhile, in a small bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder. Add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture and beat on low speed until the dough is just combined.
- Generously flour a clean work surface, the top of the dough and your hands. Empty the dough and knead it for just a few minutes, adding more flour if necessary, so it does not stick. The dough should feel soft and easy to work with. Try not to incorporate too much flour, or the cookies will not be tender.
- Form the dough into a disk, cover it with plastic wrap, and put it in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350˚ F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it rest for five minutes. Pinch off a small piece of the dough and roll it into a small, walnut-sized ball. Roll it out with your fingers into a thin rope about 7-inches long. Form the rope into a circle and secure the ends. Alternatively, you can also twist the dough and then form little circles with it. Place on the baking sheet. Continue with the rest of the dough until you have formed all your cookies.
- Brush your circles with some of the beaten egg and sprinkle with some pearl sugar (if desired). Bake for 12-14 minutes, making sure not to over bake the cookies. Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. When they are completely cool, store them in a tin container for up to two weeks (if they last that long)!
GREEK EASTER COOKIES - KOULOURAKIA
found atBella Online's Greek Food Editor These sesame cookies are perfect any time, but for many they´re associated with the Easter holidays. not sure of how many cookies it makes!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 33m
Yield 30 cookies, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F In one bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder.
- In a second bowl mix the sugar and softened butter until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla, milk and egg. MIx thoroughly. Now slowly blend in the flour mixture until thoroughly mixed.
- Take about a teaspoon of dough and roll on floured counter. Roll until it´s about 5" long, then fold in half and twist. Pinch the ends together. Put on cookie sheet and brush with mix of yolk and milk. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top.
- Bake about 13 minutes, until they turn golden brown. Serve cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 40, Sodium 130, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 13.4, Protein 3
KOULOURAKIA (GREEK EASTER COOKIES)
Make and share this Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cleanfreshcuisine
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 4 Dozen, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add 2 eggs and blend well. Add milk and orange juice and beat on high for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add flour to butter mixture and beat well until a soft dough is formed (add a bit more flour if needed, until dough is no longer sticky but soft).
- Pinch off 1″ balls of dough and shape into a 6″ long rope. Braid the two ends together and place one inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Beat the remaining egg with the 2 tablespoons of water. Brush each cookie with egg wash. You may sprinkle with sesame seeds at this point, if desired.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Cool on rack. These store and freeze well, just place in freezer bags or containers.
- 4 Dozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.3, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 27, Sodium 83.9, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 1.6
KOULOURAKIA (GREEK BUTTER COOKIES)
I got this recipe off a PBS television special on Christmas cookies. These are absolutely delicious with a hot cup of tea!
Provided by Mary Scheffert
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter& sugar until very light& fluffy.
- Add egg yolks, milk, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon& baking soda; mix well.
- Gradually add flour, about 1 cup at a time, until dough is no longer sticky (dough should not stick to your hands, but should not be too dry).
- Dough should be easy to handle without chilling.
- Take a 1" lump of dough, and roll into a 6" log on work surface.
- Sprinkle a few sesame seeds on work surface; roll log over seeds.
- Form log into a ring or twist; place on parchment-lined cookie sheets.
- Brush each ring or twist with egg white.
- Bake 15-17 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Cool completely on wire rack.
- Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.7, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 22.7, Sodium 68.5, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5, Protein 1
KOULOURAKIA GREEK SESAME COOKIES
Make and share this Koulourakia Greek Sesame Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Greekgal
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 72 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cream butter and shortening until fluffy.
- Gradually beat in sugar.
- Beat in eggs.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices; stir into the egg mixture alternately with the cream and vanilla.
- Shape dough with floured hands into desired shapes.
- Shape pieces of dough into thick pencil shapes.
- Brush with extra beaten egg.
- Roll onto the sesame seeds to coat lightly.
- Double over rolled dough and twist, or form into rings, figure eights or coils. I use about six-inch pieces.
- Place on cookie sheets and bake in a moderate 350-degree oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.6, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 57.2, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 5.6, Protein 1.4
GREEK COOKIES KOULOURAKIA RECIPE
These easily recognizable traditional Greek Cookies, aka Koulourakia, are often associated with Greek Easter. Once you taste these not too sweet, slightly crunchy on the outside and tender soft on the inside biscuits, with just a subtle hint of orange and vanilla, you will be making Koulourakia throughout the year.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place rack in the center of oven. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together 3½ cups flour and baking powder and set aside. The other 1/2 cup of flour is reserved in case we need to add extra flour (see recipe note).
- In a bowl of a stand mixture, with the paddle attachment, whisk together the orange zest and the sugar.
- Add the cubed room temperature butter and cream together with the sugar until light and fluffy. This can take up to 5 minutes. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times.
- Add the eggs, one at a time beating well and scraping down the bowl between each addition.
- Add the egg yolk and again, beat well and scrape down the bowl.
- Add the vanilla extract, orange juice, milk and ouzo (if using). Beat together for 30 seconds.
- On low speed, add the 3½ cups of flour and baking powder. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Add a few tablespoons of flour if the dough is still sticky. (Optional: cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for 20 minutes).
- With a medium sized cookies scoop, portion and roll into a 7-inch log.
- Shape into desired shapes (braids, pinwheels, twists, etc...) Refer to pictures in the post.
- Place on parchment lined cookie sheets about 1 inch apart.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 13 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to wire rack to completely cool down.
- Can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 weeks. Cookies can also be frozen.
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