Description
Easter Greek Cookies – Koulourakia are a delightful treat featuring a blend of butter, sugar, and orange juice. These homemade cookies are easy to make and will bring joy to any gathering, making them a perfect addition to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- zest of 1 orange
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking ammonia or baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg beaten
- ⅓ cup milk
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking ammonia or baking soda.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter using beaters. Gradually add sugar and then orange zest.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, alternating with the orange juice. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour to form a soft, pliable dough.
- Cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Shape the dough as desired, referring to the Notes for shape options.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the cookies 2 inches apart.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. Brush the mixture over the cookies and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake in the hot oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
Ensure the dough is well chilled for better shaping.
Experiment with different shapes for a unique presentation.
Keep an eye on the cookies while baking to prevent over-baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg