Ladokouloura Me Karithi Oil And Walnut Cookies

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil and granulated sugar. Mix well until the sugar is fully incorporated into the oil.

2. Add the ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and baking soda to the olive oil and sugar mixture. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

3. Slowly pour in the freshly squeezed orange juice and cognac or brandy. Mix the liquids gently to combine with the other ingredients.

4. Gradually add the chopped walnuts to the bowl, stirring as you go. Make sure the walnuts are evenly distributed in the mixture.

5. Begin adding the all-purpose flour to the bowl, 1 cup at a time, while mixing. The dough should start coming together and pulling away from the sides of the bowl. Continue to add flour until the dough reaches a soft consistency that is easy to handle but not too sticky.

6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. Take a portion of the dough and roll it into a rope about 1/2 inch in diameter on a clean, floured surface. Cut the rope into small pieces, approximately 2 inches long.

8. Shape each piece into a small ring, connecting the ends together to form a circle. Repeat this process with the remaining dough, placing the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.

9. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the tops of the cookies with additional olive oil to give them a glossy finish.

10. Bake the Ladokouloura Me Karithi cookies in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown.

11. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.