Best Sesame Koulourakia Biscuits Recipes

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SESAME GREEK EASTER COOKIES (KOULOURAKIA)



Sesame Greek Easter Cookies (Koulourakia) image

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.

GREEK HOLIDAY COOKIES



Greek Holiday Cookies image

Koulourakia are a traditional treat in Greece, where they are usually made for Easter and other celebrations. I enjoy making these buttery, golden Greek cookies to keep me in touch with my heritage. -Nicole Moskou, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add 2 eggs; beat well. Beat in orange juice and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. Shape each into a 6-in. rope; fold in half and twist twice. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , In a small bowl, beat the remaining 2 eggs; brush over dough. Bake at 350° for 7-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

KOULOURAKIA GREEK SESAME COOKIES



Koulourakia Greek Sesame Cookies image

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

1 cup softened sweet butter
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
6 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 beaten egg
sesame seeds

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 EASTER COOKIES - KOULOURAKIA



Greek Easter Cookies - Koulourakia image

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

2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar, powdered
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
3 tablespoons sesame seeds

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 SESAME TWIST COOKIES)



Koulourakia (Greek Sesame Twist Cookies) image

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

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.

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

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