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Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies)

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 54
Calories: 1000.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 2 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Brandy (or milk)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 Egg Yolk beaten with 1 tbl
Directions
  1. 1
    milk for glaze 3 tb Sesame seed DESCRIPTION: These golden twists are usually baked on Holy Thursday.
  2. 2
    Preheat oven to 375.
  3. 3
    Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. 4
    Add egg, brandy and vanilla, mixing well.
  5. 5
    Add flour, baking soda and salt, mixing well after each addition.
  6. 6
    Working with rounded teaspoons of dough, use palms to
  7. 7
    roll each piece back and forth on a lightly floured surface until it forms a 6-inch rope.
  8. 8
    Bring ends together to form a hairpin shape, then gently twist 2-3 times.
  9. 9
    Lightly pinch ends together.
  10. 10
    Arrange 1" apart on greased baking sheets, brush with egg glaze, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  11. 11
    Bake 10-13 minutes or until golden.
  12. 12
    Cool on racks.
  13. 13
    Store airtight at room temp for 2 weeks.
  14. 14
    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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Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/koulourakia-greek-easter-cookies/