Koulourakia - Greek Butter Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with added flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean enhances flavor without synthetic additives.

Soften 2 sticks of butter to room temperature.

Add 3/4 cup sugar to the softened butter and mix until combined.

Beat 3 eggs and reserve 2 tablespoons of egg whites for later use.

Add the beaten eggs to the butter and sugar mixture and mix well.

Measure 3 cups of flour and 1 heaping tablespoon of baking powder.

Add 1/2 cup of flour to the baking powder and mix together.

Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the mixture.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, starting with 1/2 cup of flour.

Continue to add flour gradually, checking the consistency until it resembles Play-Doh.

Form the dough into 4 discs and wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap to prevent drying out.

Shape the dough into various forms such as twists, wreaths, or figure eights on a floured surface.

Prepare the egg wash by mixing the reserved egg whites with 2 tablespoons of milk.

Brush the egg wash onto the shaped cookies before baking.

Place the cookies on trays and bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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