Koulourakia (Greek Butter Cookies)

• 1 lb butter or 1 lb margarine
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 -5 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• sesame seeds
• beaten egg white

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter& sugar until very light& fluffy.
4. Add egg yolks, milk, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon& baking soda; mix well.
5. Gradually add flour, about 1 cup at a time, until dough is no longer sticky (dough should not stick to your hands, but should not be too dry).
6. Dough should be easy to handle without chilling.
7. Take a 1" lump of dough, and roll into a 6" log on work surface.
8. Sprinkle a few sesame seeds on work surface; roll log over seeds.
9. Form log into a ring or twist; place on parchment-lined cookie sheets.
10. Brush each ring or twist with egg white.
11. Bake 15-17 minutes or until light golden brown.
12. Cool completely on wire rack.
13. Store in airtight container.

butter, sugar, egg yolks, milk, baking powder, vanilla, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, sesame seeds, beaten egg

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/koulourakia-greek-butter-cookies-80497 (may not work)