These Orange Sesame Cookies are one of those traditional recipes that never go out of style. Made with olive oil, fresh orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and sesame seeds, they’re wonderfully aromatic, lightly crisp on the outside, and perfect for enjoying throughout the day.
Unlike many cookie recipes, these Greek-style sesame cookies require no mixer and come together with simple pantry ingredients. Their rich orange aroma and warm spices make them ideal for pairing with coffee, tea, or even enjoying as a quick snack.
Orange Sesame Cookies
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kcal55
minutesTraditional Greek orange sesame cookies made with olive oil, fresh orange juice, cinnamon, and sesame seeds. No mixer required and perfect for coffee or everyday snacking.
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Ingredients
430 g 2 cup Olive Oil
430 g 2 cup Sugar
220 g 1 cup Fresh Orange Juice
100 g 1/3 cup Cognac or Brandy
Zest of 2 Oranges
1050 g 7 cup All-Purpose Flour
3 tsp 3 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp Ground Cloves
1 tbsp 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp Salt
Sesame Seeds, for coating
How to make Orange Sesame Cookies
- Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil and sugar and mix well.
- Add the salt, cognac, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and ground cloves.
- Stir until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients while continuously mixing.
- Knead lightly until a dough forms that no longer sticks to your hands.
- Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
- Shape the Cookies
- Take small portions of dough and shape them by hand into your preferred cookie shape.
- Roll each cookie in sesame seeds.
- Place on baking trays lined with parchment paper.
- Bake
- Bake in a preheated oven at 340°F (170°C) using conventional top and bottom heat for approximately 30–35 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
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