KOULOURAKIA (GREEK SESAME TWIST COOKIES)

Koulourakia (Greek Sesame Twist Cookies) image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Dessert

Time 54m

Yield 30-35 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, room temperature (no subs)
6 tablespoons butter, room temperature (no subs)
1/4 cup oil (preferably vegetable oil)
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest (can use more if desired)
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 egg, slightly beaten
sesame seeds

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.