Koulourakia Greek Easter Cookies Recipes

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SESAME GREEK EASTER COOKIES (KOULOURAKIA)

Traditional Greek cookies are 2 small strands of dough twisted together and brushed with egg-milk mixture and sprinkled with sesame seed.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9



Sesame Greek Easter Cookies (Koulourakia) image

Steps:

  • Cream butter. Add sugar gradually.
  • Add eggs one at a time alternately with orange juice.
  • Add flour that has been sifted with soda and baking powder, a little bit at a time. Should be a soft dough.
  • Shape as desired and brush with egg and milk mixture. Traditional Greek cookies are 2 small strands of dough twisted together and brushed with egg-milk mixture and sprinkled with sesame seed.
  • Use greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees to 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
6 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg, beaten (mixed with the milk)
7 tablespoons milk

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



Greek Easter Cookies - Koulourakia image

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

2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar, powdered
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
3 tablespoons sesame seeds

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



Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies) image

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

3/4 lb butter
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar
1/8 cup milk
4 cups flour
1/4 cup sesame seeds (optional)

KOULOURAKIA (AUTHENTIC)

Receipe was handed down from my my grandfather (Via my aunt who used to make hundreds every Easter and New Years for parties that lasted at least 3 days) This receipe can be halved or quartered.

Provided by Jeaniebean2004

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10



Koulourakia (Authentic) image

Steps:

  • Beat together vanilla, oil and eggs.
  • Add sugar, salt and baking powder and mix.
  • Add about half of the flour and mix. Gradually add the remaining flour until mixture comes away from the bowl. Do not over-add flour.
  • Pinch off pieces of dough and roll into pencil-thin strips about 6 inches long. Fold in half and twist into a rope. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  • Bake 350 about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.2, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 238.2, Sodium 282.1, Carbohydrate 79.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 25.7, Protein 14.4

1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup oil
8 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 1/2 cups flour, -approximate . use only enough to make batter come away from bowl
poppy seed
1 beaten egg, mixed with
1 tablespoon milk

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