Easter Koulourakia from Smyrna

Beat the butter and margarine with the sugar using a mixer. These should be at room temperature. If you wish you may melt the butter/margarine and beat the mixture with a whisk.

Add the egg and then all the liquids (orange juice, brandy, olive oil).

Add the vanilla and flour with the baking powder bit by bit.

Knead until you get a soft and pliable dough and form into cookies.

Brush the cookies with egg and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 25 minutes depending on your oven. Good luck!