Kourabiedes – Greek Butter Cookies

This traditional Greek cookie, called Kourabiedes, have a slight clove flavor. It’s often made with brandy, but this can be left out if preferred. This delightfully sugary cookie is usually made for special occasions, such as Christmas or Easter. Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 egg yolks 1 tsp. vanilla… read more »

Chrusciki – Polish Angel Wings

Chrusciki are a family tradition at our house. My Grandmother would make these fried cookies, also know as Angel Wings or crullers, for most special occasions. I can remember watching her, practically drooling while waiting for the first yummy chrusciki to be ready! There are many recipes for Chrusciki – this recipe is as close… read more »

Italian Easter Cookies

This Italian Easter Cookie recipe has a wonderful citrus flavor. The dough is basically a rich, buttery sugar cookie dough, flavors with orange and lemon and topped with almonds. Ingredients 1 cup soften butter 3/4 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup whole milk 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt… read more »

Resurrection Cookies

This Resurrection Cookie recipe, also known as Easter Story Cookies,  has been used for years to help teach children the real story of Easter. These cookies are started the night before Easter Sunday, and are finished on Easter Sunday morning. Bible verses are included to help with discussion of the Easter story. Ingredients 1 cup… read more »

Bird’s Nests

Bird’s Nest cookies are perfect for Easter (or any other time). This particular recipe is a basic Bird’s Nest recipe. There are several variations on this basic recipe that I’ll share too! Ingredients 4 cups chow mein noodles 3 cups mini marshmallows 3 tbsp. butter or margarine small jellybeans Instructions Line a cookie sheet with… read more »

Koulourakia

Koulourakia are traditional Easter cookies from Greece. These yummy buttery cookies have a slight lemon flavor and are often sprinkled with sesame seeds. The result is a delicious cookie that is sure to delight! Ingredients 1 cup softened unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp. orange zest 1 tbsp. baking powder 4 cups… read more »

Chocolate Easter Eggs

If you like Cadbury Eggs, you’ll like these fun Chocolate Easter Eggs. Everyone will be amazed that you actually handmade these yummy cookies that look like real eggs in the center (well, like cookie eggs anyway)! Ingredients 1 cup softened butter 10 cups confectioner’s sugar 4 tsp. vanilla 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 tsp…. read more »

Meringue Bird’s Nests

Meringue Bird’s Nests aren’t really cookies in the traditional sense, but they are fun to make anyway. Even young children can join in the fun- my 2 year old loves to help make these. These would make a great cookie for Mother’s Day, Easter, or anytime! Ingredients 4 egg whites 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar… read more »