Koulourakia (Butter Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg yolk, beaten together with
1 tablespoon milk
3 tablespoons sesame seeds

Preparation

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar and beat until fluffy.
Add egg, brandy and vanilla, beating well.
Add flour mixture, a little at a time, beating in well after each addition.
On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 teaspoon of dough 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 in a preheated 180C (375F) oven until golden.
Cool on rack.
Store in an air tight container at room temperature.