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Honey Cookies

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Cookie
Yield: 40 cookies

Materials

  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 Tbls lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 oz rum
  • 3/4 cup exra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3 1/2 cup flour
  • pinch cloves
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla and rum. Gradually add in the olive oil, whisking to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, combs e baking soda, baking powder, flour, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Slowly add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix, as the dough will become tough.
  • Let rest for 39 minutes at room temperature.
  • Roll the dough into walnut-size balls a d score with a fork. PkacePlace bakks kn a baking sheet, about aninchan inch apart.
  • Bake for 14-18 minutes, or until golden.
  • Drizzle with honey, if desired.