Olympic Olive Oil Cookies Recipe

Name: Olympic Olive Oil Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 tablespoon anise seed; 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon, zest of; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon; sliced blanched almond, for topping; cinnamon sugar, for topping

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoon anise seed
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
sliced blanched almond, for topping
cinnamon sugar, for topping

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
In a saucepan, heat oil, aniseed and sesame seeds over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
3
Cool.
4
Add sugar, lemon juice, lemon and orange zest.
5
Combine flour and cinnamon.
6
Stir flour, 1 cup at a time, into oil mixture.
7
Work dough with hands until smooth.
8
Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
9
Roll dough out on lightly floured board to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
10
Cut with a 2-inch round cookie cutter and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
11
Decorate with almond slices, pressing so they adhere.
12
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until light brown.
13
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and cool on racks.

566

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon anise seed, 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Olympic Olive Oil Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Olympic Olive Oil Cookies

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