Easter cookies

Ingredients:

  • 250 g melted butter
  • 250 g powdered sugar (Natural Life)
  • 2 eggs
  • Juice of 2 oranges
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp mahleb (Natural Life)
  • 1/2 tsp mastic (Natural Life)
  • 1 tsp baking powder (Natural Life)
  • 750-900 g all-purpose flour
  • 100 g milk
  • 1 egg (for brushing)

Instructions:

  • In a large bowl, combine 250 g melted butter, 250 g powdered sugar, and 2 eggs. Mix well.
  • Add the juice of 2 oranges, the zest of 1 orange, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp mahleb, 1/2 tsp mastic, and 100 g milk.
  • Gradually incorporate 750 g all-purpose flour and 1 tsp baking powder until a soft dough forms.
  • Shape the cookies as desired and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Brush the cookies with 1 beaten egg.
  • Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–25 minutes, until lightly golden.