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Greek Easter Cookies
Ingredients
2 ¼ cups flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon milk beaten together
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
Method
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt and set aside.
In a large bowl combine butter and sugar, beating until fluffy. Add egg, milk, vanilla and beat well after each addition.
Add flour mixture 1 cup at a time blending will after each addition.
Roll 1 teaspoon of dough on a lightly floured surface into a 6 inch rope, fold in half and twist 2 or 3 times, pinch ends together. Place 1 inch apart on 3 greased cookie sheets. Brush with egg/milk mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake 10-13 minutes or until golden brown in colour. Cool on rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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