Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies)
Description
This Greek dessert features Flour, Baking powder, Salt, Butter, softened. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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milk for glaze 3 tb Sesame seed DESCRIPTION: These golden twists are usually baked on Holy Thursday.
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Preheat oven to 375.
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Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add egg, brandy and vanilla, mixing well.
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Add flour, baking soda and salt, mixing well after each addition.
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Working with rounded teaspoons of dough, use palms to
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roll each piece back and forth on a lightly floured surface until it forms a 6-inch rope.
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Bring ends together to form a hairpin shape, then gently twist 2-3 times.
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Lightly pinch ends together.
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Arrange 1" apart on greased baking sheets, brush with egg glaze, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Bake 10-13 minutes or until golden.
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Cool on racks.
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Store airtight at room temp for 2 weeks.
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Freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 54
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1000.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 29.0g45%
- Saturated Fat 16.5g83%
- Cholesterol 199.5mg67%
- Sodium 1640.9mg69%
- Total Carbohydrate 164.3g55%
- Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
- Sugars 61.0g
- Protein 15.9g32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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