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Prep time
30 minutes
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Cook time
20 minutes
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makes
35 cookies
Author Notes
Ladokouloura are traditional Greek Olive Oil Cookies that are mildly spiced and coated with crunchy sesame seeds. This is a one-bowl recipe that’s simple to make and vegan. —Pastry Wishes
Ingredients
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1 cup
water
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3
cinnamon sticks
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1/2 cup
sesame seeds
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1 tablespoon
sugar
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1/2 cup
light olive oil
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3/4 cup
sugar
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1/4 cup
cognac
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1 teaspoon
baking soda
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1
dash freshly grated nutmeg (or ground nutmeg)
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1
pinch of salt
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3 cups
all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
Directions
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Put the cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan with the water and gently boil for about 10 minutes, until the water turns a dark brown color. Discard the sticks and set the cinnamon water aside to cool.
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Preheat the oven to 356° F / 180 °C.
In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, the sugar, the cognac, the cinnamon water, the baking soda, the nutmeg, the salt and the ground cinnamon.
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Gradually add the flour, a little at a time (I like to start off using a silicone spatula to remove any lumps.).
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Add a little more flour by hand until a dough forms. Keep in mind that you may not need all the flour, or you may need a bit more than what’s listed if it’s too wet. The dough should come together and not stick to the sides of the bowl. You should be able to easily roll a piece in your hand.
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Weigh each piece, about 1 oz / 25 g. Then roll into a 5 inch rope (about 12.5 cm) and shape, if desired.
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Gently press one side into the sesame seeds and then place a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake for about 25 minutes for soft cookies or 35-40 minutes for crunchy cookies.
Enjoy!
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