GREEK HOLIDAY COOKIES

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Koulourakia are a traditional treat in Greece, where they are usually made for Easter and other celebrations. I enjoy making these buttery, golden Greek cookies to keep me in touch with my heritage. -Nicole Moskou, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add 2 eggs; beat well. Beat in orange juice and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. Shape each into a 6-in. rope; fold in half and twist twice. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , In a small bowl, beat the remaining 2 eggs; brush over dough. Bake at 350° for 7-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RaShEd KiNg
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esamail ali
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.


Ivana murahwa
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of flavors. The anise and orange zest are a perfect match.


Luka Charkviani
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Basar Basar
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These cookies are amazing! They're soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. I love the anise flavor, and the orange zest adds a nice brightness.


Haka Diii
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.


Miguel bamaca
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of flavors. The anise and orange zest are a perfect match.


Wanda Childers
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Gulab Bhai
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These cookies are amazing! They're soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. I love the anise flavor, and the orange zest adds a nice brightness.


Jennifer I
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.


Elijah
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of flavors. The anise and orange zest are a perfect match.


Dilshad Karachi
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe. They're really easy to make, and they're so delicious.


Brenda Minor
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These cookies are SO good! They're soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. I love the anise flavor, and the orange zest adds a nice brightness. I'll definitely be making these again soon!