Koulourakia (Special Occasion Cookies)
2 c All-purpose flour 1 ts Ground cinnamon 3/4 c Vegetable oil 3/4 c Superfine sugar 3/4 ts Baking powder 1/2 ts Baking soda 1/4 c Brandy 1 c Sesame seeds Preheat the oven to 400F....
Ingredients
- 2c all-purpose flour
- 1ts ground cinnamon
- 3/4c vegetable oil
- 3/4c superfine sugar
- 3/4ts baking powder
- 1/2ts baking soda
- 1/4c brandy
- 1c sesame seeds
Directions
- 1
2 c All-purpose flour 1 ts Ground cinnamon 3/4 c Vegetable oil 3/4 c Superfine sugar 3/4 ts Baking powder 1/2 ts Baking soda 1/4 c Brandy 1
- 2
Combine the flour and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside
- 3
In a medium bowl, beat the oil and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy
- 4
In a cup, dissolve the baking powder and baking soda in the brandy, then add to the oil mixture
- 5
Gradually add the flour until the dough is soft but not sticky
- 6
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth
- 7
Pinch off pieces of dough the size of small walnuts and form into desired shapes
- 8
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets