Lemon Greek Easter Cookies (Koulourakia) Recipe

Name: Lemon Greek Easter Cookies (Koulourakia)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 1/2 cups Shortening; 4 whole Eggs; 1-1/2 cup Granulated Sugar; 2 whole Lemons, Zest And Juice; 5 cups Flour; 2-1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 3 Tablespoons Milk; 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar, For Sprinkling Over The Cookies

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Butter, Softened
1/2 cups Shortening
4 whole Eggs
1-1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
2 whole Lemons, Zest And Juice
5 cups Flour
2-1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
3 Tablespoons Milk
1/4 cups Granulated Sugar, For Sprinkling Over The Cookies

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["Preheat oven to 350 F.", "In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat butter and shortening until creamy. Add eggs and sugar. Continue to beat on medium until mixture is light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Add lemon zest and juice and mix to combine. Carefully mix in the flour, baking powder and baking soda until fully combined. Batter will be thick.", "Work with small pieces of dough at a time, about a golf ball size. Roll each piece of dough into a strip that is about 5 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Make a ""u"" shape with the dough strip, cross one side over the other and twist into a twisted rope shape. Arrange cookies on a parchment paper- or Silpat-lined baking sheet leaving a little space between each.", "Brush cookies with milk and sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of sugar. Bake for 15 minutes or until slightly browned."]

1106

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Butter, Softened, 1/2 cups Shortening, 4 whole Eggs, 1-1/2 cup Granulated Sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon Greek Easter Cookies (Koulourakia) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Greek Easter Cookies (Koulourakia)

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