Koulourakia (Greek Butter Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, chopped, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 None large egg yolks, plus 1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
3/4 cup self-rising flour, sifted
None None sesame seeds or granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
Beat butter and sugar together until creamy. Add citrus zest and vanilla. Beat in egg yolks until well combined. Add milk then flour. Bring together on a lightly floured work surface and roll into 8 inch logs. Twist into desired shapes and brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or sugar then arrange on trays. Bake for 15-20 mins, or until golden brown. Let cool completely on trays.
Store in an airtight container.