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Home » Home Baking » Koulourakia Traditional Greek Easter Butter Biscuits

Koulourakia Traditional Greek Easter Butter Biscuits

Author: Karon Grieve Published : April 2020

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Easter in Greece is a huge celebration that spreads over an entire weekend. Food is a big part of this of course and these Koulourakia, Greek Easter biscuits are very much a part of things.

koulourakia Greek Easter biscuits on small plate with Greek coffee behind

Food is everything in Greece. Food and sharing, the whole family thing. Unfortunately, this seems to be waning the world over.

I’ve been lucky enough to live in Crete and enjoy much of their wonderful hospitality. Being invited to the Easter feast is one of the highlights of the year. And these Koulourakia Easter biscuits are always part of the feast.

biscuits on drying rack

Greek Easter

After the austerity of Lent, the Greeks really celebrate Easter with a feast of lamb cooked over coals, all sorts of fabulous veggies, salads and other dishes.

Tables fairly groan under the weight of all the food. These Koulourakia biscuits are a treat served with coffee and given to guests to take home.

The local bakeries are full of them and of course, a lot of people there make their own.

close up of cookies on plate with blue and white cloth undernieth

Butter Biscuits

Koulourakia are butter biscuits flavoured with vanilla and orange zest and with the crunch of sesame seeds and almonds.

Served with a Greek coffee, or well any coffee really and this is the perfect treat at any time of year.

biscuits in tin

Ingredients for Koulourakia

  • 125g butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp grated orange zest
  • 150g caster sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 450g self-raising flour
  • 1 egg yolk for glazing
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 35g flaked almonds
coffee cups with cookies in front

How to make these Greek Easter biscuits

These delightful biscuits are made in fun shapes so are good for kids to help with. There are swirls, knots, circles, and twists. Let the kids get in there and be as creative as they like!

  • Preheat the oven to 180C and grease and line a couple of large baking trays.
  • Beat together the butter, vanilla extract, orange zest and sugar till fluffy.
  • Add the eggs and stir to combine then add the milk and sifted flour a bit at a time to form a dough.
  • Divide this into 10 balls then divide each ball into 5 balls (good for the kid’s maths this stuff!).
  • Roll each ball into sausages and then make into all sorts of shapes.
  • Brush with the egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds and flaked almonds.
  • Bake for approximately 15 minutes till lightly golden then cool on a rack.
close up shot of cookies on plate

How many biscuits does this recipe make

This recipe will make 50 biscuits.

How long will they keep?

Koulourakia will keep for up to a week in a sealed container.

Are they freezable?

Yes, wrap well in foil and freezer bag and pop them in the freezer to enjoy again within 3 months.

Kali Orexi!

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Looking for more simple cookies to make at home? Then check these out before you go;

Kourabiethes (Greek Christmas biscuits)

3 ingredient peanut butter cookies (with video)

Gingernut biscuits (aka gingersnaps)

Abernethy biscuits

Orange and caraway shortbread

Gluten free Christmas cookies

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koulourakia Greek Easter biscuits

Koulourakia Greek Easter Biscuits

Karon Grieve
These Koulourakia butter biscuits are a speciality of Greek Easter celebrations
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course baking
Cuisine Greek
Servings 50 biscuits
Calories 56 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 125 g butter well softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 450 g self raising flour
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 35 g flaked almonds
Metric – US Customary

Instructions
 

  • preheat oven to 180C and grease and line 2 baking sheets
  • beat together the butter and sugar with vanilla and zest till fluffy
  • add eggs one at a time and stir in
  • add sifted flour and milk a bit at a time and bring everything together as a dough
  • divide dough into 10 balls then each ball into 5 smaller balls (50 balls total)
  • roll out into sausage shapes about 12 cm long and twist into circles, knots and plaits etc
  • brush with egg yolk then sprinkle with seeds and nuts
  • bake for approximately 15 minutes till lightly golden and allow to cool on a rack

Notes

These Greek Easter cookies will keep for up to a week in a sealed box

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
My Top Tips*Always read the full recipe first. *Assemble all your ingredients and everything you need before you start. *For baking check the size of tins I’m using as this makes a big difference to your cakes. * I use medium sized eggs unless otherwise stated. * I use extra virgin olive oil unless otherwise stated. * I use unsalted butter unless otherwise stated. * Check out My Preserving Kit!
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