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Greek Easter Cookies from Smyrna

SUBMITTED BY: Rosina

"I acquired in this recipe while in Greece."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 9 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 5 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by SANTACRUZ
Roll them into straws and dip them in semi-sweet chocolate. Yum! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by SISSI808
Wonderfully delicious cookies! They taste a bit like shortbread, but also delightfully tangy.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by JENN MCNEIL
So easy and very very good. Perfect with tea or coffee, big hit for big and small Thank you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2004 by CPIVES
Beware: Stiff dough is hard to roll into pencil shapes! I continually added orange juice a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by ELJ616
These are really good...I used lemon instead of orange. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Greek Easter Cookies from Smyrna

Servings Per Recipe: 60

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 141

  • Total Fat: 6.8g
  • Cholesterol: 34mg
  • Sodium: 82mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2.1g

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