*Twists Cookies 1(Koulourakia)  
["1/2 lb. butter (sweet butter, optional)", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "4 extra large eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "4 level tsp. baking powder", "4 to 5 c. flour (approximately)", "2 eggs, beaten (egg wash)"]
["Cream the butter for 15 minutes. Add sugar gradually and beat an additional 15 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla. Add baking powder, then add flour gradually, until it doesn't stick to your hands. Form dough into balls the size of a walnut. Roll dough with the palms of your hands to an 8-inch length.", "Fold in half and give it a couple of twists.", "Put on cookie sheet lined with tinfoil.", "Brush with beaten egg (sesame seed optional).", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 5 dozen."]
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