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Grape Molasses Cookies (Moustokouloura)

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Oven baked, sugar-free
Servings: 35 cookies
Calories: 158kcal

Ingredients

  • 200 grams / 7 oz Grape Molasses ( see how to make here or buy online here)
  • 250 ml olive oil
  • 85 grams / 3 oz honey
  • 20 ml brandy
  • 1 orange zest & juice
  • tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 650-700 grams all purpose flour

Instructions

  • Whisk together all ingredients except flour.
  • Gradually stir in the flour untill you get a soft dough that doesn't stick on your hands and can be kneaded. Let dough rest at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C / 356°F.
  • Take a piece of dough (about 30-40 grams) squeeze it in your hands to remove any excess air. Shape it into a ball and then into a cord (not too long). Stick the edges together to create a ring. Repeat process for the remaing dough.
  • Lay a piece of parchment paper on your ovens baking tray and add the cookies.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes until the cookies get a light brown color.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg