We are making cookies. And they are one of my absolute favorite cookies so I thought I would share.... While they are traditionally an easter cookie we baked them all my life, any time of year. As a baby/child I lived on the island of Crete.
Don't they look good? Oh and isn't the teacup lovely. A dear lady from church found it at a thrift store and thought of me. I love it!
Koularaki Cookies
(Greek Easter Cookies)
1 lb. butter (no subst.)
1 1/4 c. sugar
6 eggs (divided)
1 c. heavy cream
2 tsp. vanilla
3 heaping tsp. baking powder
8 to 10 cups flour
sesame seeds
Cream butter. Add sugar and cream it until smooth. Beat 4 eggs until frothy. Beat into creamed mixture until smooth. Beat in heavy cream. Stir in vanilla and baking powder. Beat to thoroughly blend. Gradually stir in flour, 2 cups at a time, until dough is soft and pliable. Form into twists. Place on greased cookie sheets. Beat 2 eggs and 2 tsp. water. Brush over cookies. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes until cookies are lightly golden.
With that much butter and heavy cream, how could they NOT be delicious. This one looks like a keeper. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThey sound like they would complement a cup of tea perfectly. Dd and I will have to try making these.
ReplyDeleteThey are the best! Just thinking about them I can taste them. They have a nice mellow flavor!!! I think you'lle love them. And they really aren't as hard as they look! I have wonderful memories of making these cookies all my life. (As a child we lived in Crete.) So these cookies are a dear family recipe!
ReplyDeleteThank for for sharing that family recipe. Those look so yummy. (And your tea cup is so cute!)
ReplyDeleteI added this to the blogroll. Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Amy Beth <><