KOULOURAKIA (BUTTER COOKIES)

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Make and share this Koulourakia (butter cookies) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Poppy

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar and beat until fluffy.
  • Add egg, brandy and vanilla, beating well.
  • Add flour mixture, a little at a time, beating in well after each addition.
  • 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.
  • Place 1 inch apart on 3 greased cookie sheets.
  • Brush with egg/milk mixture.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake 10-13 minutes in a preheated 180C (375F) oven until golden.
  • Cool on rack.
  • Store in an air tight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.1, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 161.6, Sodium 446.1, Carbohydrate 86, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 29.9, Protein 11

Deadly Alpha
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I love the anise flavor in these cookies. It's so unique and delicious.


Lydia_sun
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


nicole gibson
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Juan Esparza
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These koulourakia are now my go-to cookie for any occasion.


Michelle Blackburn
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family.


Rabbi Hossin
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I love that this recipe makes a large batch of cookies. I can freeze them and enjoy them all month long.


Daud Khan
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These cookies are a staple in my holiday baking repertoire. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


hesham sfa7
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I've been looking for a good koulourakia recipe for a while and this one is perfect. Thank you!


DXRIDOY DXRIDOY
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I'm new to baking and these cookies were a great project for me. They turned out beautifully.


Kenyatta Washington
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Md Sahajala
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I added a bit of orange zest to the dough and it gave the cookies a lovely citrus flavor.


nicholas Lemaster
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I'm not a huge fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cookies were still delicious.


Jiya Tanoli
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit!


muhammad talha8182
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These cookies are perfect for dunking in coffee or tea.


Theodore
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I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for and they still turned out great.


victor zepeda
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The dough was a bit crumbly, but the cookies held together well after baking.


rianna whitlock
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Amie Njie
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Khizra Baby
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I've made these cookies many times and they always come out delicious. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Angela Ankomah
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These koulourakia were a hit at my Greek Easter celebration! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly.