"Koularakia are Greek Butter Cookies traditionally made during Easter. They can be flavored with a variety of ingredients including orange, anise, coriander and sesame seeds."
Koularakia – Greek Butter Cookies
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Prep time: 20mins
Cook time: 15mins
Serves or Makes: 15
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ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon anise seed ground
- 1 tablespoon ouzo
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Topping Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a cookie sheet with non stick spray.
Step 2
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Step 3
Using an electric mixer, beat butter until light and creamy. Add eggs and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes
Step 4
Add ouzo, anise seed and flour a little at a time, until you have a thick batter.
Step 5
Take a small piece of dough and roll into a rope about 10″ long. Form into a U shape and then twist the strands twice. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Repeat until all the dough has been used.
Step 6
Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle sugar on top.
Step 7
Bake for 15-18 minutes, until you start to see some color from the bottom of the cookies.