IRENE'S SWEET KOULOURAKIA

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   All the ingredients should be at room temperature.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cream the butter for 5 minutes in a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Add sugar to the mixture and beat another 5 to 7 minutes.

4. 4

   Add eggs and beat until blended.

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   Add the orange juice and the vanilla extract.

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   In a large bowl combine the baking powder and baking soda with about 1 cup of flour and stir in the egg mixture slowly.

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   Add the remaining cups of flour gradually.

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   The dough is ready when it leaves the sides of your mixing bowl completely.

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   The dough is soft and pliable.

10. 10

    Using a Swedish meatball scoop, begin cutting balls out of the dough.

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    Roll out the dough balls in long rope like portions, fold over in half and twist.

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    Place the cookies on a greased baking pan.

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    Beat the 2 eggs in a small bowl to make the glaze.

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    Brush the cookies on the pan with the glaze and bake in the oven for 25 minutes until golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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