Koulourakia I Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 15

Yield: 30 cookies

Koulourakia I Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup butter

softened

½ cup white sugar

3 egg yolks

¼ cup half-and-half cream

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons sesame seeds

Moussaka

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2

In large bowl of an electric mixer beat butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in 2 of the egg yolks one at a time. Mix in 3 tablespoons of the half and half.

Step 3

In another bowl stir together flour baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mix and blend.

Step 4

To shape cookies pinch of 1 inch balls of dough and roll each into a 7 inch strand. Bring ends together and twist to form a twirled look to each one.

Step 5

Beat remaining egg yolk with remaining half and half and brush lightly over cookies and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden.

Nutritional Information

Koulourakia I Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:15

Calories: 174.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3g 6%

Carbohydrates: 21.8g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 6.7g

Fat: 8.6g 13%

Saturated Fat: 4.6g 23%

Cholesterol: 58.7mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 251.4IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Folate: 41.3mcg 10%

Calcium: 48.8mg 5%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 11.2mg 4%

Potassium: 39.4mg 1%

Sodium: 118.7mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 77

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.