Try these delicious sesame cookies with olive oil and wine. They are very crunchy & aromatic and keep fresh for several days in a metal container. Enjoy!!!
Ingredients
- 150 g olive oil
- 150 g sugar
- 100 g dry white wine
- 70 g orange juice
- 550 g all-purpose flour
- 150 g sesame seeds
- 55 g almond powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp clove
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp orange extract or zest
Instructions
1
In the bowl of your mixer put the olive oil, sugar, orange juice, wine, baking powder & soda, cinnamon & clove.
2
Blend for 10 seconds.
3
Add the orange extract.
4
Mix in the almond powder.
5
Add the flour gradually. Mix on low speed until fully incorporated.
6
Scrape the sides of your bowl before each addition.
7
Add the sesame seeds in 2 additions. Mix on low speed until they’re evenly distributed.
8
Shape the cookies and arrange them on paper-lined baking trays.
9
Mix 1 tbsp of honey with 1 tbsp of water and brush the cookies for extra color and flavor.
10
Create nice flower cookies with the cut-out pieces. Dιp them in the honey-water mixture to stick.
11
Bake in a preheated oven, at 180⁰C / 350⁰F, for 22 minutes.
