{"id":893,"date":"2025-04-15T10:36:40","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T07:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syntixakis.gr\/traditional-greek-easter-butter-cookies-crunchy-aromatic\/"},"modified":"2025-04-15T10:43:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T07:43:21","slug":"traditional-greek-easter-butter-cookies-crunchy-aromatic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/syntixakis.gr\/en\/traditional-greek-easter-butter-cookies-crunchy-aromatic\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Greek Easter Butter Cookies \u2013 Crunchy &#038; Aromatic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Greek Easter cookies (koulourakia) are a beloved tradition during Holy Week. These aromatic, buttery cookies are crispy on the outside and soft inside, made with simple ingredients that fill the house with the wonderful scent of vanilla and citrus. Perfect for dipping in coffee or milk, this recipe is a must-try for your Easter celebration!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf6a For the dough:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>250 g unsalted butter (at room temperature)<\/li>\n<li>200 g powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n<li>100 ml fresh milk<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp baking powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp baking ammonia (optional, for extra fluffiness)<\/li>\n<li>Zest of 1 orange<\/li>\n<li>500 g soft flour (sifted)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf6f For the glaze:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 egg yolk<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf7d<strong> Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prepare the mixture<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a bowl, beat the butter with the powdered sugar until creamy. Add the eggs one by one, beating continuously.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the flavors<\/strong><br \/>\nMix in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and milk. If using baking ammonia, dissolve it in the milk first.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kneading<\/strong><br \/>\nSift the flour with the baking powder and gradually add it to the mixture, kneading gently until you get a soft, pliable dough that doesn\u2019t stick to your hands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shaping<\/strong><br \/>\nShape the cookies into braids, spirals, or any other fun designs you like! Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glazing &amp; baking<\/strong><br \/>\nBrush the cookies with the egg yolk-milk mixture and bake at 180\u00b0C (conventional oven) for 15-20 minutes, until lightly golden.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2714 Beat the butter and sugar well for a light and airy texture.<br \/>\n\u2714 Don\u2019t over-knead the dough \u2013 keep it soft and smooth.<br \/>\n\u2714 Experiment with different shapes to make them extra fun.<br \/>\n\u2714 Store in an airtight container to keep them crisp for days!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greek Easter cookies (koulourakia) are a beloved tradition during Holy Week. These aromatic, buttery cookies are crispy on the outside and soft inside, made with simple ingredients that fill the house with the wonderful scent of vanilla and citrus. 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