Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies)

Ingredients

• 200 g butter
• 150 g icing sugar
• 2 pcs eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 400 g flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 pc orange zest
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Steps

1. 1Beat softened butter with icing sugar until fluffy.
2. 2Add eggs, vanilla and orange zest; beat well.
3. 3Fold in flour and baking powder; mix to a soft dough.
4. 4Shape into twists, spirals or S-shapes.
5. 5Brush with egg wash and scatter sesame seeds.
6. 6Bake at 180°C for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
7. 7Cool on a wire rack.