Greek easter cookies
54 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2¼ | cup | Flour |
| 1¼ | teaspoon | Baking powder |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ | cup | Butter, softened |
| 1 | cup | Powdered Sugar |
| 1 | Egg | |
| 2 | tablespoons | Brandy or Milk |
| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla |
| 1 | Egg Yolk + | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Milk beaten together |
| 3 | tablespoons | Sesame Seeds |
Directions
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt and set aside. In a large bowl combine butter and sugar, beating until fluffy. Add egg, brandy, vanilla and beat well after each addition.
Add flour mixture / cup at a time blending will after each addition.
Roll 1 teaspoon of dough on a lightly floured surface into a 6 inch rope, fold in half and twist 2 or 3 times, pinch ends together. Place 1 inch apart on 3 greased cookie sheets. Brush with egg/milk mixture.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 10-13 minutes in a preheated 375oF oven until golden. Cool on rack. Store in an air tight container at room temperature. Makes 4/ dozen cookies.
Source: "The Yankee Kitchen" 03-31-93 (#1) [Carmella]
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