Koulourakia Greek Butter Cookies Recipes

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KOULOURAKIA (GREEK BUTTER COOKIES)

I got this recipe off a PBS television special on Christmas cookies. These are absolutely delicious with a hot cup of tea!

Provided by Mary Scheffert

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11



Koulourakia (Greek Butter Cookies) image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter& sugar until very light& fluffy.
  • Add egg yolks, milk, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon& baking soda; mix well.
  • Gradually add flour, about 1 cup at a time, until dough is no longer sticky (dough should not stick to your hands, but should not be too dry).
  • Dough should be easy to handle without chilling.
  • Take a 1" lump of dough, and roll into a 6" log on work surface.
  • Sprinkle a few sesame seeds on work surface; roll log over seeds.
  • Form log into a ring or twist; place on parchment-lined cookie sheets.
  • Brush each ring or twist with egg white.
  • Bake 15-17 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.7, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 22.7, Sodium 68.5, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5, Protein 1

1 lb butter or 1 lb margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 egg yolks, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 -5 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
sesame seeds
beaten egg white

KOULOURAKIA (BUTTER COOKIES)

Make and share this Koulourakia (butter cookies) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Poppy

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11



Koulourakia (butter cookies) image

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar and beat until fluffy.
  • Add egg, brandy and vanilla, beating well.
  • Add flour mixture, a little at a time, beating in well after each addition.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 teaspoon of dough into a 6-inch rope, fold in half and twist 2 or 3 times, pinch ends together.
  • Place 1 inch apart on 3 greased cookie sheets.
  • Brush with egg/milk mixture.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake 10-13 minutes in a preheated 180C (375F) oven until golden.
  • Cool on rack.
  • Store in an air tight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.1, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 161.6, Sodium 446.1, Carbohydrate 86, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 29.9, Protein 11

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg yolk, beaten together with
1 tablespoon milk
3 tablespoons sesame seeds

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



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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.

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

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