Koulourakia- Greek Butter Cookies |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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These are just everyday cookies..plain and simple. The sesame seeds gives them that little something extra! These are normally dunked in to Greek coffee. Enjoy! Ingredients:
1 c butter |
1/2 c sugar |
2 eggs (reserve one yolk for glazing) |
1 tbs orange juice |
3 c sifted flour |
1 tsp baking powder |
raw sesame seeds for topping |
Directions:
1. Cream butter, add sugar gradually and cream thoroughly.
2. Add eggs and orange juice and beat well.
3. Stir in sifted dry ingredients.
4. Knead well (with your hands) until dough is smooth.
5. Pinch off one to one and a half inch balls and roll into a rope and then twist.
6. For glaze, brush with mixture of one egg yolk and 2 tbs water.
7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
8. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
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