Olive Oil Cookies with Orange And Cinnamon

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Peppy
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  • Total Time 40 min Ico-add
  • Yield 24 Cookies
  • Level Easy

Of Greek origin, olive oil cookies are one of the few widely available cookies made without dairy products. This particular variation adds orange liqueur and cinnamon to expand the flavor profile.
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Grated zest of 1 orange plus some juice if needed
  • 1/4 cup grand marnier or other orange liqueur
  • Confectioners sugar for topping
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Directions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with cooking spray, olive oil or butter.
  2. 2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cinnamon.
  3. 3. Beat the egg with the olive oil, orange zest and liqueur. Gently stir the liquid mix into the dry one, just until well combined; if the mixture is stiff, add a little orange juice.
  4. 4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on to the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  5. 5. Let cool for a couple of minutes then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. 6. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar before serving.