Greek Easter Cookies (Koulourakia)

In a large bowl mix together butter, sugar, stevia, and honey until combined. Add the eggs one at a time. Then add milk, vanilla, orange zest, and baking powder. Continue to thoroughly mix after each ingredient has been added.

Measure out the flour into a medium sized bowl. Slowly add the flour to the large mixing bowl a little bit at a time. Continue to add until the mixture is soft but not sticky as it forms into a dough.

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

While the dough is chilling preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Once the dough has been chilled, using a 1” dough scooper scoop out the dough.

Place dough ball onto a lightly floured surface and roll into long strand at about 7” long.

Fold the dough stand in the middle making a V shape and then twist each strand around each other until the ends meet.

Place the cookies on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Mix a single egg and water for the glaze. Brush glaze over the shaped cookies and top with sprinkled sesame seeds.