Koulourakia II

This Greek recipe makes 's'-shaped, cinnamon-flavored cookies sprinkled with sesame seeds.

• Calories: 142 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• ¼ cup shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream together butter or margarine and butter. Add sugar , flour, baking powder, 1 egg , vanilla, ground cinnamon, nutmeg and milk.

Step 3

Chill dough until easy to handle.

Step 4

On a floured board roll tablespoon size pieces into ropes. Place on cookie sheet in S shapes. Brush with remaining egg that is beaten with 1 tablespoon water. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degree C) for 10 to 12 minutes.