Ingredients
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- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (1 stick, 113g)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (87ml)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (100ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (450g)
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the sugar and orange zest in a bowl, rubbing them together to release the zest's oils.
- In a stand mixer, cream the butter, sugar-zest mixture, and olive oil until fluffy, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir the orange juice and baking soda together in a separate bowl until bubbly, then mix into the creamed mixture along with the baking powder, 1 egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour while mixing on low until you have a soft, pliable dough.
- On a clean surface, knead the dough into a ball then pinch off walnut-sized pieces to shape into ropes twisted into the traditional shape.
- Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper and place the cookies 2 inches apart.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining egg with milk and brush this mixture over the cookies, then sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden, then allow to cool on the sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Last Step:
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Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Do not rush the creaming process as it helps achieve a light texture in the cookies.
Experiment with different shapes for the cookies if desired.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 56mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg