Koulourakia (butter cookies) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Nice with a cup of coffee! Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar and beat until fluffy.
3. Add egg, brandy and vanilla, beating well.
4. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, beating in well after each addition.
5. 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.
6. Place 1 inch apart on 3 greased cookie sheets.
7. Brush with egg/milk mixture.
8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
9. Bake 10-13 minutes in a preheated 180C (375F) oven until golden.
10. Cool on rack.
11. Store in an air tight container at room temperature.
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