Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies)
By: Kyle Dalakas
Published: Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 6:20pm

Ingredients




3/4 Pound Butter
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
2 Tsp. Baking Powder
3 Eggs
2 Tbsp. Water
1 Tsp. Vanilla
1/2 Tsp. Baking Soda
1 Cup Sugar
1/8 Cup Milk
4 Cups Flour
1/4 Cup Sesame Seeds (Optional)

Preparation

1 Heat oven to 350 degrees. 2 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. 3 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). 4 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. 5 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. 6 Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. 7 Cool on rack.  These store and freeze well, just place in freezer bags or containers. 8 4 Dozen

About

Koulourakia, or Greek Easter Cookies, are a delicious, traditional family favorite!  Easy and delicious, these are similar to shortbread cookies but not as sweet.  Try these with your Easter Sunday dinner!