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Ladokouloura (Greek Olive Oil Cookies)

Made with olive oil and topped with crunchy sesame seeds, these lightly spiced traditional Greek olive oil cookies (ladokouloura in Greek) will become your new favourite cookie!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Servings: 35 cookies
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 550 grams all purpose four
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 125 grams sugar
  • 250 ml olive oil (see note 1)
  • 250 ml orange juice freshly squeezed (see note 2)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (approx. 1 orange)
  • 60 ml brandy
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (see note 3)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 140 grams sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 170 deg C (340 F).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, olive oil, orange juice and zest, brandy and ground cinnamon and cloves.
  4. Slowly add the flour mixture to the olive oil mixture and gently stir.
  5. Mix until the cookie dough is soft, and no flour remains. (see note 4)
  6. Use a cookie scoop to scoop out a piece of dough and form it into a ball. (see note 5)
  7. Poke your finger into the centre of the ball to create a hole.
  8. Very gently form the cookie to resemble a "mini doughnut". (use your fingers to shape it out).
  9. Dip the cookie into the sesame seeds to coat it thoroughly. Repeat for the remainder of the ladokouloura cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (each cookie sheet should hold 6-8 cookies).
  10. Bake for 22 mins until the cookies are a light brown colour. Remove and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving. (see note 6)

Notes

  • The baking instructions are for one cookie sheet at a time.
  • If you're watching your budget, a good tip is to use a combination of vegetable oil and olive oil. The ladokouloura cookies will still retain their shape but will lose their signature flavour.
  • Use fresh orange juice if you can. It does make a difference to the final product.
  • If you want more spice, consider adding ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg and ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger.  
  • Refrain from overworking the dough.
  • To test whether your dough is ready, pinch off a small piece and roll it between your palms. If it feels smooth and pliable, it's ready.
  • Allow the olive oil cookies to cool completely before serving, allowing them to firm up and keep their shape.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 102kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 35cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 102kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 9g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.