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                          GREEK EASTER COOKIES

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Serving Size  : 54   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2 1/4   c            Flour
  1 1/4   ts           Baking powder
    1/4   ts           Salt
    1/2   c            Butter, softened
  1       c            Powdered Sugar
  1                    Egg
  2       tb           Brandy or Milk
  1       t            Vanilla
  1                    Egg Yolk +
  1       tb           Milk beaten together
  3       tb           Sesame Seeds

 In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder,
 salt and set aside. In a large bowl combine butter and
 sugar, beating until fluffy. Add egg, brandy, vanilla
 and beat well after each addition. Add flour mixture /
 cup at a time blending will after each addition. Roll
 1 teaspoon of dough on a lightly floured surface into
 a 6 inch rope, fold in half and twist 2 or 3 times,
 pinch ends together. Place 1 inch apart on 3 greased
 cookie sheets. Brush with egg/milk mixture. Sprinkle
 with sesame seeds. Bake 10-13 minutes in a preheated
 375 F oven until golden. Cool on rack. Store in an air
 tight container at room temperature. Makes 4/ dozen
 cookies.

 Source: "The Yankee Kitchen" 03-31-93 (#1) [Carmella]

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