Description
Traditional Greek Easter cookies with a crisp texture and buttery flavor. These hand-shaped cookies are perfect for serving with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 200 g unsalted butter, softened
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 60 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking ammonia (ammonium carbonate)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For serving: coffee, tea, or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line baking trays with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla and milk until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl mix flour, baking ammonia, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Roll dough into ropes and shape into braids or twists.
- Brush cookies with egg wash and place on baking tray.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g