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Koulourakia (Figure 8 cookies) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/2 pounds sweet butter
16 oz. box powdered sugar
6 egg yolks
1 cup milk or less
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 shots of brandy or whiskey
4 teaspoons baking powder
9-10 cups flour
Directions:
Directions:
Beat softened butter for 20 minutes.
Add powdered sugar and egg yolks one at a time, beating well.
Add remaining ingredients.
Place mixture into a large bowl and ad flour and milk alternately, kneading by hand.
After the 7th cup of flour, watch carefully. The dough should be firm enough only to shape. Shape into any style you like; then spray pan.
Egg wash the cookies aand bake in a 350 degrees oven for 10-15 minutes or until a light golden brown.
Remove from oven and immediately roll in sugar and cinnamon mixture.

 

 

 

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