Name: Koulourakia - Greek Festive Cookies recipe by Rekha Unni at BetterButter
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 60 gms soft butter; 1.5 cups flour; 1/4 cup + 2tbsp sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 tbsp warm milk; 1/2 orange Zest; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 egg; 1 beaten for glazing; Sesame seeds for topping

ABOUT Koulourakia - Greek Festive Cookies RECIPE

Koulourakia (Knotted Cookies) are a crispy, orange-scented Greek Cookies prepared during Christmas, Easter etc. Greeks consume it by dunking it in cup of Coffee. Enjoy the taste of Orange & Butter flavored cookies with cup of hot coffee

Ingredients Serving: 6

60 gms soft butter
1.5 cups flour
1/4 cup + 2tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp warm milk
1/2 orange Zest
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1 beaten for glazing
Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

Sieve dry ingredients and keep it aside
In a bowl , cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat until frothy
Add milk , orange zest and vanilla extract. Blend well
Add dry ingredients slowly and start mixing it. Now knead a soft non sticky dough. Cover dough in plastic wrap and chill for 45 minutes
Preheat oven to 180 and line baking tray
Now make small balls of dough. Roll dough in 7-8 inch rope. Fold rope in half and twist strands to form knot. Place cookies on baking tray
Brush cookies with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top
Bake for 14-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool completely. Store in airtight container for 2 weeks. Serve with cup of coffee

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