Name: Koulourakia (Greek Honey and Anise Twists)
Yield: Makes about 5 dozen
Ingredients: 1/3 cup honey; 4 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur, such as Marie Brizard; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 1/4 cups all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 tablespoons aniseed; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel; Sesame seeds

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Traditionally, these Greek cookies are formed into rings, twists and half circles. In this recipe, they are shaped into bow ties and twists, then glazed with anise-flavored honey. These are delicately sweet and nice with coffee.

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