Dawn Boyle
Koulourakia - Easter Cookies
1/2 cup sweet butter (at room temperature)
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons oranage liquor or brandy
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg yolk beaten
Sesame seeds
Preheat oven 350'.
In a bowl, cream the butter and add the sugar, beating until creamy.
Add the egg, heavy cream and liquor.
Beat for 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, sift the flour, salt and baking powder.
Blend into butter mixture, 1/2 cup at a time until dough is formed.
Form dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and then twist.
Place on cookie sheet, brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden. Makes approximately 48 cookies.
sounds delish!
ReplyDeletePamela