KOULOURAKIA (GREEK COOKIE TWISTS)

1 cup butter, softened
2 1/4 cups sugar
10 eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
9 cups all-purpose flour (approximately)
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg, slightly beaten

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add 10 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; add vanilla.

Combine flour and baking powder; add enough flour to creamed mixture to make a pliable dough. Shape into braided twists or coils. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Brush tops of cookies with beaten egg.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Makes several dozen, depending on size
Adapted from source: Southern Living Magazine, 1970's