Creatan Eastern Cookies

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 15
Authentic Creatan Eastern Cookies recipe for your sweet tooth cravings
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Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 -4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup milk , warm
2 teaspoons orange blossom water or 2 tablespoons orange peel , greated
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 cups flour ( if necessary more )
1 teaspoon baking powder
sesame seeds ( for topping ) ( optional )
sugar ( for topping ) ( optional )
1 egg , beaten ( for topping ) ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
Makes about 40 cookies
Calories
120
Sugar
8g
Fat
5g
Eastern Cookies or 'Kourabiedes' are a traditional sweet treat in Greece, especially during Christmas and Easter celebrations. They are often served along with other Greek desserts such as Baklava and Melomakarona. These cookies are buttery, crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The orange blossom water/orange peel used in this recipe provide a subtle citrus flavor that complements the sweetness of the cookies. The sesame seeds and sugar toppings add a nice crunch and extra sweetness to these irresistible cookies.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and salt together until light and fluffy.
2.Add butter/margarine and sugar and mix well.
3.Add milk, orange blossom water/orange peel, and vanilla and mix well.
4.In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
5.Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
6.Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth and elastic.
7.Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
8.Divide the dough into small balls of about 1-2 tablespoons.
9.Flatten each ball slightly and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
10.Brush each flattened dough ball with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds and/or sugar.
11.Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
12.Let the cookies cool down before serving.

PROS

These Eastern Cookies have a unique texture and flavor that will delight your taste buds.

They are quite easy to make and can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert any time of the day.

CONS

These cookies are high in carbohydrates and sugar, which makes them not suitable for people with diabetes or on a low-carb diet.

They are also quite addictive, so it’s easy to eat too many of them at once.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although these cookies are not particularly healthy, they do contain milk and eggs which provide some amount of protein and calcium.
The orange blossom water or orange peel used in this recipe also have some health benefits such as reducing stress and improving digestion.

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