Olive Oil Cookies

Crisp, butter-free cookies made with olive oil and orange juice and topped with sesame. A lightly orange-scented treat with tea or coffee.

Ingredients

• 450 g all-purpose flour
• 180 g olive oil
• 170 g sugar
• 50 g egg (1; yolk reserved for brushing)
• 60 g orange juice (from half an orange)
• 10 g (1 packet) baking powder
• 20 g (2 tbsp) sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Separate the egg. Whisk the white with the olive oil, sugar and orange juice for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   Mix the flour with the baking powder and add gradually. Knead briefly into a soft dough that doesn't stick.

3. 3

   Roll walnut-sized pieces (about 20 g) into balls and flatten them slightly.

4. 4

   Place on a lined baking tray, spaced apart. Brush with the egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame.

5. 5

   Bake in a preheated 180 °C oven for 15-18 minutes until the bottoms and edges are lightly golden.

6. 6

   Cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then move to a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Per serving