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    Home » Our latest posts » Cookies

    Koulourakia Greek Orange Easter Cookies

    April 6, 2017 Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Holidays

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    Koulourakia: Greek Easter Cookies. These are lightly sweet, crunchy on the outside and soft inside with a hint of orange. 

    If you are looking for a bit more traditional Easter cookie this year, may I suggest these Koulourakia. These Greek Easter Cookies may look humble compared to the colorful sprinkle covered cookies we now associate with Easter. But, trust me, these are addicting.

    orange cookies on a plate with text overlay "Koulourakia Greek Easter Cookies"

    I love the first Thursday of every month because it is Fill the Cookie Jar sharing day. Each of the FTCJ bloggers makes a cookie or bar recipe and then we all share on the same day. Our theme this month is Easter or Spring. Be sure to check out what goodies the others have created for more fun treats.

    In the end they have a nice crunchy exterior and a soft lightly orange flavored interior. I like that they are just lightly sweet and not overpowering considering all of the other Easter goodies I will probably have in the house.

    Koulourakia: Greek Easter Cookie

    orange cookies on a plate with text overlay "Koulourakia Greek Easter Cookies"
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    Ingredients
     

    • ½ cup butter
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup orange juice
    • 3 teaspoons baking soda
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 3 ½ cups flour
    • 1 egg yolk (use the white for another recipe)
    • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheets with baking mat or parchment paper.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 4 minutes).
    • Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and orange juice. Scrape sides and beat until combined.
    • Add baking soda to the milk and stir to dissolve.
    • Add flour and milk to the butter mixture in 3 alternating additions (add ⅓ of the flour, mix, add half of the milk, mix, then more flour, mix, etc.)
    • On a floured surface roll out the dough into a long snake about ½ inch around. Cut into 6" pieces.
    • Fold pieces in half and twist then place on baking sheet a few inches apart. Whisk together the egg yolk with 1 teaspoon water and brush the tops of the cookies. Top with sesame seeds if desired.
    • Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes until cookies are golden brown.

    Check out what the other Fill the Cookie Jar bloggers made this month.

    • Blueberry/Lemon Macaroons by A Day In The Life On The Farm
    • Carrot Oatmeal Cookies by Join Us Pull Up A Chair
    • Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chips Cookies by Making Miracles
    • Chocolate Chip Bunny Cookie Pops by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
    • Honeybee Cookies by Palatable Pastime
    • Koulourakia: Greek Easter Cookies by That Recipe
    • Lemon Butter Cookies by Marlys This and That
    • Loaded Oreo M&M Cookie Bars by Jolene's Recipe Journal
    • No Bake Bird's Nest Cookies by Making Memories with your Kids
    • Spring Garden Malted Milk Blondies by Famished Fish, Finicky Shark

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    Coconut Oatmeal Jelly Bean Cookies - use up those jelly beans with this delicious crunchy cookie bar loaded with oats and unsweetened coconut.
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    Until next time, happy eating.

    ~Audrey

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Wendy Klik

      April 06, 2017 at 5:25 am

      I love these Greek Easter Cookies. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        April 07, 2017 at 4:48 pm

        I'd never heard of them before this but I will make again.

    2. Heather @ Join Us, Pull up a Chair

      April 06, 2017 at 7:42 am

      The perfect cookie for Easter - not too sweet, but a little sweet bite for dessert. I love the addition of orange too.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        April 07, 2017 at 4:47 pm

        I agree. For Easter dessert I want something a little more subtle.

    3. Jolene Martinelli

      April 06, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      These will be a huge hit with my family, can't wait to try [email protected]

      Reply
      • Audrey

        April 07, 2017 at 4:47 pm

        Thanks, Jolene.

    4. Cynthia

      April 06, 2017 at 6:06 pm

      These look so yummy! I love that you added the video to this recipe. It makes me feel more confident in making them. The orange juice give them a great taste of sunshine! Thanks so much for being a part of the Fill The Cookie Jar group!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        April 07, 2017 at 4:46 pm

        I am doing more videos these days. Still not ready to record my voice though.

    5. Cindy

      April 06, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      I love the touch of orange!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        April 07, 2017 at 4:46 pm

        I like any kind of citrus

    6. Sue Lau

      April 07, 2017 at 8:43 am

      I love the shapes of these!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        April 07, 2017 at 4:45 pm

        After I made them I found out there are lots of different shapes for them.

    7. Erin @ Making Memories

      April 07, 2017 at 7:15 pm

      I've never heard of these cookies before. They look and sound wonderful!

      Reply
    8. Cristina

      April 10, 2017 at 11:06 am

      This looks so delicious! Very interesting recipe!

      Reply

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