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Koulourakia (Special Occasion Cookies)

Make Koulourakia (Special Occasion Cookies) at home with All Purpose Flour, Vegetable Oil, Superfine Sugar, Baking Powder, and Baking Soda. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 2 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 3/4 tsp
• 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, beat the oil and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

2. 2

   In a cup, dissolve the baking powder and baking soda in the brandy, then add to the oil mixture.

3. 3

   Gradually add the flour until the dough is soft but not sticky.

4. 4

   Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.

5. 5

   Pinch off pieces of dough the size of small walnuts and form into desired shapes.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.