Greek Easter Cookies

Erin

Mrs. Arvan’s Recipe

ingredients

1
Cream butter.
2
Add sugar and cream until smooth.
3
Beat 4 eggs until frothy or bubbly.
4
Beat eggs into creamed mixture until smooth.
5
Beat in heavy cream.
6
Stir in vanilla and baking powder. Beat to thoroughly blend.
7
Gradually stir in flour 2 cups at a time until dough is soft and pliable.
8
Knead dough for 10 minutes until smooth. Test if dough is ready for shaping (dough is ready if it doesn’t crack while shaping).
9
Keep unused dough covered as you work to prevent drying.
10
Take small pieces of dough and roll into a snake about 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Twist snake into double twisted shape.
11
Place twists 1 inch apart on parchment-lined cookie sheets.
12
Beat 2 eggs with 2 tablespoons of water. Brush cookies with egg wash.
13
Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
14
Bake cookies at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until a light golden color.