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Grecian: Koulourakia (Butter Cookies)




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients




1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter

1 cup sugar

4 large eggs (room temperature)

1 teaspoon vanilla

4 1/2 cup sifted flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

Dash of salt

Topping:

1 egg yolk

1/2 cup milk

Sesame seeds



Recipe



In mixer, beat softened butter and sugar until smooth: add eggs and vanilla. Beat again. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder. and salt. Gradually add to other mixture and blend until smooth. Roll mixture into strips 1/2- by 6-inch strips and make into twists of 3.

Place in greased pan. Mix egg and milk and brush tops with mixture. Sprinkle tops with sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 20 minutes. Use top rack of oven. Cool and place in airtight container.


YIELD: Makes 6 dozen.