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Koulourakia- Greek Butter Cookies Recipe


Koulourakia- Greek Butter Cookies Recipe
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These are just everyday cookies..plain and simple. The sesame seeds gives them that little something extra! These are normally dunked in to Greek coffee. Enjoy!

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Ingredients
  • 1 c butter
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 2 eggs (reserve one yolk for glazing)
  • 1 tbs orange juice
  • 3 c SIFTED flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • raw sesame seeds for topping

Directions
  1. Cream butter, add sugar gradually and cream thoroughly.
  2. Add eggs and orange juice and beat well.
  3. Stir in sifted dry ingredients.
  4. Knead well (with your hands) until dough is smooth.
  5. Pinch off one to one and a half inch balls and roll into a rope and then twist.
  6. For glaze, brush with mixture of one egg yolk and 2 tbs water.
  7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  8. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Dont sound like an everyday cookie to me orange juice yeah that souns wow delicous thanks buddy


Good morning greekgirl looks like you've been busy baking these sound good thank you


These sound very tasty!


I love these so much and can't wait to make them at home. Thanks, Helene! ~Vickie


My Grandma used to make these for us when I was a kid. She is Itallian, but my Grandfather was born in Greece. We got LOTS of Greek pastries. We had no idea how lucky we were! Thanks for the memories.


Wow, thanks for this recipe and it seems very easy!


I can do easy cookies like these...thanks!


Terrific! :)


Love love love simple cookies like this.


Orange juice and sesame seeds! These are not just everyday simple cookies! They sound great!


You saved me again Greek girl! I was craving these cookies and just knew you'd have the recipe. Made them today- perfect! Thank you for sharing.


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