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Moustokouloura (Grape Molasses Cookies)

Ingredients

flour sugar vegetable oil orange juice petimezi (grape molasses) baking soda baking powder ground cinnamon  ground ginger ground cloves

STEP 1

Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder/soda and spices. Set aside.

STEP 2

In another large bowl, whisk together the sugar, petimezi and oil.

STEP 3

Pour in the orange juice and whisk until the sugar has dissolved.

STEP 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix just until a smooth dough forms.

STEP 5

Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces using a dough scraper or a spatula. 

STEP 6

Shape as desired and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 

STEP 7

Bake in the middle of the oven until lightly golden.

 Enjoy!

These cookies are wonderful with a cup of tea or just as they are!