Ingredients: 4 cups of flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp freshly ground cinnamon 1 tbsp freshly ground cloves 1/2 cup of olive oil or unsalted butter 2 tbsp of honey 1 cup of Petimezi-(Greek wine must syrup) Grated zest from 1/2 orange 1 cup of Orange juice Method: Sift together the flour, baking soda, […]

Ingredients: 2 cups of hard flour 1/3 tsp of salt 1/2 a cup of water or more if needed 1 cup of carob syrup (Xaroupomelo) Method: In a large enough bowl add the flour and salt and mix to combine. Add the water and knead into a stiff dough. Taking a piece of dough at […]

In Greek: κρασοκούλουρα, pronounced krah-so-KOO-loo-rah This cookie dough is easy to work with, and can be shaped into rings, spirals, the letter “s” or other shapes, and if you’ve got kids in the kitchen, this could become a favorite. The cookies store well. Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup of white wine 1 cup […]

In Greek: κουλουράκια ούζου, say: koo-loo-RAHK-yah OO-zoo The flavor of these cookies is Greece. The flavor of the ouzo is intensified with the addition of ground anise and coriander to create a taste that works as an appetizer, snack, or dessert. The cookies are made with olive oil, a Greek tradition as well. Cook Time: 30 minutes […]

In Greek: καρυδάτα, say: kah-ree-THAH-tah A dusting of confectioner’s sugar on fabulous walnut-rich walnut-sized cookies is just enough for a delicious mouthful. Quick to make, these cookies are autumn and winter favorites. The recipe makes about 5 dozen small sugared walnut cookies. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 3 egg whites 6 tablespoons of […]

n Greek: κουλουράκια λαδερά με σουσάμι, pronounced koo-loo-RAHK-yah me soo-SAH-mee Koulourakia can be formed into many shapes. These small sesame-coated cookies are generally made in small oval shapes and rings. The cookie dough is softer and oilier than many other recipes, and the end result is a crispy, delicious cookie. Other recipes call for up to 3 […]

A “kouloura” (koo-LOU-rah) in Greek is a round twist. The name for these traditional butter cookies comes from their round twisted shape but you will also see Koulourakia as small braids or in the shape of the letter “S.” Koulourakia are delicious dunked in coffee or milk and are the traditional Easter cookie. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook […]

In Greek: μουστοκούλουρα, say: moo-stoh-KOO-loo-rah This recipe for Grape Molasses Cookies is made withpetimezi – a sweetener that dates back to the Bronze Age. Buy it or make it at home to create these delicious cookies that are made with olive oil and no butter, eggs, or milk. The recipe makes 25-35 cookies, depending on the size. Prep […]

In Greek: αμυγδαλωτά, pronounced ah-meegh-thah-loh-TAH These are favorite cookies all over Greece. The recipe calls for blanched almonds, sugar, egg whites, lemon juice, bread crumbs, and self-rising flour. The key to working with the dough (which is very granular) is to coat hands with seed oil (sunflower or other) while forming the cookies so the dough doesn’t […]

If I were pressed to name one Greek cookie that reminds me of Christmas, this would be it. This is an oil-based cookie recipe that produces moist cake-like cookies flavored with orange and brandy that are bathed in a sweet honey syrup and topped with chopped walnuts. This recipe was given to me by my Thea […]