Crafted from a harmonious blend of simple yet wholesome ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil, flour, sugar, and a touch of aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves, ladokouloura cookies are a celebration of flavor and texture.

The use of olive oil not only infuses the cookies with a subtle fruitiness but also lends them a tender crumb that melts in your mouth with each bite.

With their circular shape symbolizing eternity and continuity, ladokouloura cookies are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a reflection of Greek culture and symbolism.

Whether enjoyed alongside a cup of Greek coffee, as an afternoon snack, or as a gift to friends and loved ones, these cookies embody the spirit of hospitality and warmth that is synonymous with Greek cuisine.

Ingredients:

1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup orange juice
zest from 1 orange
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brandy
4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon + 1 tsp geound cloves
1 cup sesame seeds

Directions :

Preheat oven to 170C.
Add oil, orange juice, orange zest, sugar, and brandy in a large mixing bowl.

Whisk to combine.
In a separate bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cloves and cinnamon.
Gradually add dry ingredients to oil mixture and mix until dough forms.
Roll out pieces of dough and shape into S.

Coat in sesame seeds and place on parchment lined cookie sheet.
Bake 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
Remove from oven and let cool on cooling rack.