SESAME GREEK EASTER COOKIES (KOULOURAKIA)

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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

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
6 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg, beaten (mixed with the milk)
7 tablespoons milk

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.

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