If you want perfect Easter cookies without stress, this recipe is exactly what you need. No mixer, no ammonia, no complicated steps-just a simple dough that gives you soft, buttery cookies with a beautiful golden color every single time.
They’re lightly crisp on the outside, tender inside, and full of orange aroma and vanilla flavor-exactly what you expect from traditional Greek koulourakia, but in a much easier version.
Perfect for Easter baking, family traditions, or everyday treats, these cookies are reliable, beginner-friendly, and always a success.
Easy Easter Cookies Without Mixer & No Ammonia
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minutesThese easy Easter cookies without mixer or ammonia are soft, buttery, and full of orange aroma. A simple homemade recipe perfect for beginners and traditional baking.
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Ingredients
- For the Dough
3 3 Eggs
350 g 1 3/4 cup Sugar
300 g 1 1/4 cup Milk, lukewarm
150 g 2/3 cup Butter, room temperature
1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Zest of 1 Orange
1 pinch 1 pinch Salt
20 g 2 tsp Baking Powder
1150 g 9 cup All-purpose Flour
- For Brushing
1 1 Egg
30 g 2 tbsp Water
How to make Greek Easter Cookies
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar.
- Add the orange zest and vanilla and mix.
- Add the lukewarm milk and salt and mix.
- Add the butter and mix until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder. Gradually add it to the wet mixture while mixing continuously.
- Knead until you have an elastic dough that does not stick to your hands. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Take small portions (about 25 g / 1 oz) and shape into desired cookie forms.
- Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them.
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These Cookies Are the Easiest Version You’ll Ever Try
No mixer. No ammonia. No stress.
And yet, the result is exactly what you want: soft, fragrant Easter cookies with a beautiful golden finish.
This is the kind of recipe that feels almost too easy—but delivers perfect results every time. You mix, shape, bake… and suddenly your kitchen smells like Easter.
Why These Cookies Stay Soft and Don’t Dry Out
The balance of milk, butter, and eggs creates a dough that stays:
- soft inside
- lightly crisp outside
- stable for days
Unlike more traditional recipes that can turn dry, this version keeps a tender texture even after cooling.
Just be careful not to overbake-once they turn golden, they’re ready.
The Secret Behind That Classic Easter Aroma
That nostalgic smell comes from a simple but powerful combination:
- orange zest
- vanilla
- butter
Even without ammonia, you still get that authentic Greek Easter flavor that fills the entire house while baking.
When to Make These Easter Cookies
These cookies are perfect for:
- Easter celebrations
- family baking
- gifting
- everyday sweet snacks
They’re easy, reliable, and always loved.
