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Easter Cookies (Greek Recipe) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. melted shortening
2/3 c. milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon or orange extract
7 c. flour
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp. milk
2 1/2 tbsp. sesame seeds (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Cream butter, sugar, oil, melted shortening and milk. Beat in 2 eggs and vanilla.

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt, gradually add to creamed mixture to make a soft dough.

Shape in 1 1/2 " balls and work each ball on lightly floured surface to make a rope 7 to 8 in length Twist each strip of dough and shape in double twist. Or shape into circles to represent the crown of thorns.

*Sesame cookies - cut small portions of dough and roll into ropes and cut 1" pieces. Combine egg yolk and milk, brush on cookies. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Only add vanilla flavoring for these cookies.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until golden. Cool completely, glaze with colored frosting.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
5 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I have never been able to get the twist right; so I just make round balls.

 

 

 

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