Greek Easter Cookies from Smyrna Recipe
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Greek Easter Cookies from Smyrna

By: Rosina 
"I acquired in this recipe while in Greece."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 5 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 8 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 egg

Directions

  1. Sift together flour and baking powder and set aside. In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add 4 egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each one. Add milk and flour.
  2. Work with the hands until dough is smooth. Add grated orange rind. Dough should be stiff so add additional flour if needed.
  3. Break off small portions of dough and roll out into pencil-size strips about 11 inches long. Fold each strip into thirds, sideways, and press lightly together at ends.
  4. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 140 | Total Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 34mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by SANTACRUZ   view full review
Roll them into straws and dip them in semi-sweet chocolate. Yum!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by SISSI808   view full review
Wonderfully delicious cookies! They taste a bit like shortbread, but also delightfully tangy....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2004 by CPIVES   view full review
Beware: Stiff dough is hard to roll into pencil shapes! I continually added orange juice a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by JENN MCNEIL   view full review
So easy and very very good. Perfect with tea or coffee, big hit for big and small Thank...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by ELJ616   view full review
These are really good...I used lemon instead of orange.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2011 by JACQUI623   view full review
These are pretty close to the ones I used to get at the neighborhood bakery when I lived...

 

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