![]() Make sure to leave 2 inch space between the cookies on the baking tray to allow for spreading during baking. This will help it to hold its shape and prevent them from spreading too much during baking. Make sure that your butter is at room temperature to make a smoother dough.Ĭhill the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to a day before shaping the cookies. Sesame Koulourakia – Sprinkle some sesame on the shaped cookies before baking for a crunchy variation. You could also use pumpkin pie spice blend. ![]() Lemon Koulourakia – Instead of orange zest and orange juice, use lemon zest and lemon juice for a tangy flavor.Ĭinnamon Koulourakia – To make them warm and spicy, add a little bit of ground cinnamon to the dough. Variations:Ĭhocolate Dipped Koulourakia – Dip the one side of the baked and cooled cookies in the melted chocolate for a rich chocolatey flavor.Ĭhocolate Koulourakia – These cookies can also be made by adding a little bit of cocoa powder to the dough. ![]() If you want to store them for longer period of time, store the dough or baked cookies in the freezer. They can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to few weeks. They are perfect for holidays such as Easter, Christmas and other special occasions. They taste best when served with coffee or tea. These cookies can be served as a snack or dessert. Coil – Roll and shape into a coil, similar to a snail shell.S-Shaped – Roll the dough into a thin rope and shape in an S-shape.Twisted – Roll the dough into rope and twist it into braids.The traditional Greek butter cookies can be shaped in different ways. ![]() Sesame Seeds – These are totally optional.īaking Powder & Baking Soda How to shape Greek easter cookies? Salt – Skip if you are using salted butter. Skip salt if you want to use the salted butter. You may swap it with almond extract.īutter – Make sure you are using softened unsalted butter. Vanilla – Use a good quality extract for the best flavor. Sugar – Use a fine or caster sugar for the best results. Orange Juice – I would recommend not to skip this. You can substitute it with lemon zest though. Orange Zest – Do not skip adding orange zest, it adds a wonderful citrus flavor and color to the cookies. I haven’t tried with any other flours yet. You can substitute it with whole wheat flour but the texture of the cookies will be vary. Super easy and fun to make and perfect for holidays and Easter Sunday!įlour – I have used plain flour / all-purpose flour here. It’s a versatile cookie recipe that can be made with different flavors and shapes. The stress is on the third syllable “rah”. Koulourakia is pronounced as “koo-loo-RAH-kee-ah”. They taste wonderful with a cup of coffee or tea. I have brushed these butter cookies with milk instead of egg wash to make this recipe egg-free. They traditionally have an egg glaze which give them a wonderful golden brown color. They can be shaped into different shapes, such as twists, braids, or circles, and are often decorated with sesame seeds. These cookies are made with a simple dough flavored with orange zest and vanilla. Koulourakia (Greek: κουλουράκια, singular: κουλουράκι / koulouraki) are a traditional Greek butter cookies that are often made for Easter and special occasions. These buttery and citrusy cookies are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Koulourakia Cookies – Traditional Greek Easter cookies made with flour, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla and sesame seeds.
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