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Koulourakia Greek Easter Cookies Biscuiti grecesti de Paste reteta

Koulourakia | Greek Easter Cookies

The classic recipe of Koulourakia - traditional Greek Easter cookies, easy and delicious. Learn how to make these aromatic biscuits.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Choose Serving Size 18 cookies

Ingredients 

  • 125 g ½ cup butter, soft
  • 250 g 1 ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 500 g 1 ¼ cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons of black sesame for topping

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 180C (360F) and line two large baking sheets with baking paper.
  • In a bowl, add butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and grated orange peel.
  • Beat with a mixer until you get a creamy texture.
  • Add the flour and mix until you get a crumbly dough.
  • Tear off a piece of the dough, approximately the size of a spoon.
  • Shape each piece into long and thin sticks, about 30 cm long.
  • Fold and twist them in a spiral shape. Place the formed cookieson the prepared baking trays.
  • Brush the cookies with milk and sprinkle with black sesame. Put in the oven for 25 minutes or until browned.