GREEK HOLIDAY COOKIES

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Koulourakia are a traditional treat in Greece, where they are usually made for Easter and other celebrations. I enjoy making these buttery, golden Greek cookies to keep me in touch with my heritage. -Nicole Moskou, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add 2 eggs; beat well. Beat in orange juice and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. Shape each into a 6-in. rope; fold in half and twist twice. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , In a small bowl, beat the remaining 2 eggs; brush over dough. Bake at 350° for 7-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Beana Bug
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These cookies are a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen.


Malik Jahanzaib
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit! I will definitely be making them again.


Sheredda Fells
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth it!


Madushan Max
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I love the way these cookies look! They are so festive and colorful.


Sapco 123
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover holiday candy.


Junior Gray
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great! They are a favorite of my family and friends.


md farvez
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These cookies are so delicious and festive! I love the combination of flavors.


Phoebe Akowuah
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I made these cookies for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Saba Qasim
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These cookies are a must-have for any holiday party! They are always a crowd-pleaser.


Fdy Gyt
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I love these cookies! They are so flavorful and festive.


Jenaita Garraway
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making them again for next year's holiday party.


Tobias Otieno
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a huge success! The cookies were delicious and the perfect addition to our holiday spread.


M Jawaid
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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