Greek Easter Cookies Koulourakia Recipes
GREEK HOLIDAY COOKIES
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
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.
GREEK EASTER COOKIES - KOULOURAKIA
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
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 EASTER COOKIES)
Make and share this Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cleanfreshcuisine
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 4 Dozen, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add 2 eggs and blend well. Add milk and orange juice and beat on high for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add flour to butter mixture and beat well until a soft dough is formed (add a bit more flour if needed, until dough is no longer sticky but soft).
- Pinch off 1″ balls of dough and shape into a 6″ long rope. Braid the two ends together and place one inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Beat the remaining egg with the 2 tablespoons of water. Brush each cookie with egg wash. You may sprinkle with sesame seeds at this point, if desired.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Cool on rack. These store and freeze well, just place in freezer bags or containers.
- 4 Dozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.3, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 27, Sodium 83.9, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 1.6
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