Dairy-Free Moustokouloura (Grape Molasses Cookies)

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Olive Oil
• 1 cup Grape Molasses (Moustos)
• 1/2 cup Orange Juice
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
• 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds (for topping)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 175°C. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. 3In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, grape molasses, and orange juice.
4. 4Dissolve baking soda in 1 tablespoon of warm water. Add to the wet ingredients.
5. 5Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
6. 6Shape the dough into small cookies (circles or twists).
7. 7Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
8. 8Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. 9Let cool completely on a wire rack.

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