Best 7 Sesame Greek Easter Cookies Koulourakia Recipes

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Journey through the delectable world of Koulourakia, the quintessential Greek Easter cookies, with a tantalizing twist of sesame seeds. These delightful treats, also known as Sesame Koulourakia, have a long-standing tradition in Greek culture, symbolizing love, prosperity, and the joy of the Easter season. Immerse yourself in the sensory experience of these golden cookies, adorned with sesame seeds and kissed with a hint of orange zest and vanilla, exuding a captivating aroma that will transport you to the heart of a traditional Greek celebration. Discover two enticing variations of this classic recipe: one infused with the warmth of cinnamon and the other embracing the nutty richness of walnuts. Embark on a culinary adventure as you uncover the secrets of creating these exquisite cookies, capturing the true essence of Greek Easter traditions.

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KOULOURAKIA (GREEK EASTER COOKIES)



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Koulourakia are a crispy, orange-scented Greek Easter Cookies that are the perfect treat with coffee or hot chocolate. Yield: 60 (3 inch) cookies

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ c unsalted butter, (softened)
¾ c sugar
2 eggs
¼ c milk, (warmed to 80F)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 orange, (zested)
2 tsp baking powder
2 ½ c unbleached all-purpose flour
1 egg beaten with 1 Tbsp of water ((for the glaze))
Sesame seeds ((to top))

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, and beat until lightly colored. Add the milk, vanilla, orange zest, and baking powder. Mixing as you add.
  • Add the flour, a little at a time, while mixing, until you have a soft, but not sticky, dough.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill 30 min.
  • While your dough is resting, preheat your oven to 350F
  • Once the dough has rested, dip your fingers in a little flour and pinch off a 1 inch ball of dough. Roll the ball into a 7 inch rope on a lightly floured surface. Fold the rope in half and twist the two strands together to form the cookie. Continue with the remaining dough.
  • Place the shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, 1 inch apart.
  • Brush each cookie with the egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 Tbsp water). Sprinkle the cookies with sesame seeds, if desired
  • Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes, rotating your baking sheet halfway through baking time for more even cooking. Cookies are done when they are lightly golden.
  • Let the koulourakia cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
  • (This recipe makes a lot of koulourakia) so, if you need to, just cover any excess dough while your first batch bakes, so it doesn't dry out.)

KOULOURAKIA RECIPE (GREEK EASTER COOKIES)



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The fluffiest and crunchiest traditional Greek Easter cookies recipe (koulourakia) you have ever made! These sweet little Greek Easter cookies are super quick to bake, so much fun to make and highly addictive to eat! Discover how to bake them to perfection with this traditional Greek recipe.

Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

250g butter (8.8 oz.)
1 1/2 cup plain white sugar
13g powdered baking ammonia (2.5 tsp, flat). If you have trouble finding baking ammonia, or you don't like the taste, you could substitute with 2.5tsp double acting baking powder.
1/2 cup lukewarm milk (130ml)
4 medium eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
zest of 1 orange
1kg all-purpose (plain) flour (35 oz.)
2 egg yolks and 1 tbsp water for glazing the koulourakia

Steps:

  • To prepare this traditional koulourakia recipe, start by mixing the butter and sugar. In a mixer's bowl add the sugar and butter (chopped) and mix for about 10-15 minutes, until the butter is creamy and fluffy. (Once starting to prepare this koulourakia recipe, make sure that the butter is at room temperature).
  • In the meantime warm the milk until lukewarm and remove the pot from the heat. Add the ammonia and whisk until fully dissolved. Set aside.
  • , whilst mixing, allowing time for each one to be absorbed, before adding another. Pour in the the vanilla extract, the orange zest and the milk & ammonia blend and mix to combine. Add the flour, a little bit at a time, whilst mixing, until the ingredients are combined and the dough is soft and not too sticky.
  • Cover the dough for the koulourakia with some plastic wrap and set aside to rest for 30 minutes.
  • Place the dough for the koulourakia on a clean working surface, take a small piece of dough and form long cords. Shape the koulourakia with your hands, giving them any shape you like.
  • Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and place the koulourakia, leaving some distance between them as they will rise a lot when baked. For this koulourakia recipe, you will need approx. 4-5 large baking trays, depending on the size of the cookies you make.
  • In a small bowl add the egg yolks and 1 tbsp water and whisk with a fork. Brush the top of the koulourakia and bake in preheated oven at 200C/400F fan for 15-20 minutes, until fully cooked and golden brown on the outside (or the ammonia would not have been fully used up).
  • Let the koulourakia cool down completely on a cooling rack and store in airtight containers for up to three weeks.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 88kcal, Sugar 3.9g, Sodium 4.9mg, Fat 3g, SaturatedFat 1.7g, UnsaturatedFat 1.1g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 13.6g, Fiber 0.4g, Protein 1.7g, Cholesterol 19.5mg

SESAME GREEK EASTER COOKIES (KOULOURAKIA)



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Traditional Greek cookies are 2 small strands of dough twisted together and brushed with egg-milk mixture and sprinkled with sesame seed.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
6 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg, beaten (mixed with the milk)
7 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Cream butter. Add sugar gradually.
  • Add eggs one at a time alternately with orange juice.
  • Add flour that has been sifted with soda and baking powder, a little bit at a time. Should be a soft dough.
  • Shape as desired and brush with egg and milk mixture. Traditional Greek cookies are 2 small strands of dough twisted together and brushed with egg-milk mixture and sprinkled with sesame seed.
  • Use greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees to 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

EASY EASTER GREEK COOKIES: KOULOURAKIA RECIPE



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These easily recognizable traditional Greek Cookies, aka Koulourakia, are often associated with Greek Easter. Once you taste these not too sweet, slightly crunchy on the outside and tender soft on the inside biscuits, with just a subtle hint of orange and vanilla, you will be making Koulourakia throughout the year.

Provided by Maria Vannelli RD

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h13m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3½ cups all purpose flour (500 grams )
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
zest of 1 orange
½ cup butter (115 grams, cubed, room temperature)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
¼ cup milk (room temperature)
¼ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract (pure)
1 teaspoon ouzo (or Sambuca (optional))
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon water
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (sprinkled on egg wash (optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place rack in the center of oven. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Sift together the flour and baking powder and set aside. (see recipe note).
  • Place the sugar and the orange zest in the bowl of a stand mixture. Rub these two ingredients together for 2-3 minutes with your fingertips. Notice the change in color and aroma as the sugar absorbs the oils from the orange.
  • Add the room temperature butter with the paddle attachment, beat until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time beating well and scraping down the sides of the bowl between each addition.
  • Add the egg yolk and again, beat well and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add the milk, orange juice, vanilla extract, and ouzo (if using), beat together for 30 seconds. The mixture will appear curdled.
  • At low speed, add the 3½ cups of flour and baking powder. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Add a few tablespoons of flour if the dough is still sticky.
  • Optional: cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for 20 minutes before rolling.
  • With a medium-sized cookie scoop, portion all the dough. You should have 40 smalls balls of dough, each weighing 25 grams.
  • Roll each ball of dough into a 7-inch log. Shape into desired shapes (braids, pinwheels, twists, etc.) Refer to the pictures in the post.
  • Place on parchment-lined cookie sheets about 1 inch apart.
  • Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the underneath of the cookies turns golden brown.
  • OPTIONAL: During the last minute of the baking, switch to broil for the tops to become slightly golden.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to completely cool down.
  • Can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 weeks. Cookies can also be frozen.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 86 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 23 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

KOULOURAKIA (GREEK EASTER COOKIES)



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Make and share this Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cleanfreshcuisine

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4 Dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb butter
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar
1/8 cup milk
4 cups flour
1/4 cup sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add 2 eggs and blend well. Add milk and orange juice and beat on high for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add flour to butter mixture and beat well until a soft dough is formed (add a bit more flour if needed, until dough is no longer sticky but soft).
  • Pinch off 1″ balls of dough and shape into a 6″ long rope. Braid the two ends together and place one inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Beat the remaining egg with the 2 tablespoons of water. Brush each cookie with egg wash. You may sprinkle with sesame seeds at this point, if desired.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool on rack. These store and freeze well, just place in freezer bags or containers.
  • 4 Dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.3, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 27, Sodium 83.9, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 1.6

GREEK EASTER COOKIES - KOULOURAKIA



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found atBella Online's Greek Food Editor These sesame cookies are perfect any time, but for many they´re associated with the Easter holidays. not sure of how many cookies it makes!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 33m

Yield 30 cookies, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar, powdered
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
3 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F In one bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • In a second bowl mix the sugar and softened butter until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla, milk and egg. MIx thoroughly. Now slowly blend in the flour mixture until thoroughly mixed.
  • Take about a teaspoon of dough and roll on floured counter. Roll until it´s about 5" long, then fold in half and twist. Pinch the ends together. Put on cookie sheet and brush with mix of yolk and milk. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top.
  • Bake about 13 minutes, until they turn golden brown. Serve cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 40, Sodium 130, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 13.4, Protein 3

KOULOURAKIA GREEK SESAME COOKIES



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Make and share this Koulourakia Greek Sesame Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Greekgal

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup softened sweet butter
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
6 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 beaten egg
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cream butter and shortening until fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in sugar.
  • Beat in eggs.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices; stir into the egg mixture alternately with the cream and vanilla.
  • Shape dough with floured hands into desired shapes.
  • Shape pieces of dough into thick pencil shapes.
  • Brush with extra beaten egg.
  • Roll onto the sesame seeds to coat lightly.
  • Double over rolled dough and twist, or form into rings, figure eights or coils. I use about six-inch pieces.
  • Place on cookie sheets and bake in a moderate 350-degree oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.6, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 57.2, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 5.6, Protein 1.4

Tips for Perfect Koulourakia:

- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste and texture of your koulourakia. Use fresh butter, real eggs, and good-quality flour. - Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help it firm up and make it easier to handle. This will also help the cookies hold their shape better in the oven. - Roll the dough evenly: To ensure that your koulourakia are evenly baked, roll the dough out to an even thickness. This will help them cook evenly throughout. - Brush with egg wash before baking: Brushing the koulourakia with egg wash before baking will give them a golden brown color and a shiny finish. - Bake until golden brown: Keep an eye on the cookies while they are baking. They should be baked until they are golden brown but not over-baked. Over-baking will make them dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

Koulourakia are a delicious and traditional Greek Easter cookie that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With their buttery flavor, delicate texture, and beautiful shape, these cookies are a perfect addition to any holiday celebration. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give koulourakia a try! They're sure to become a new favorite.

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