Greek cookies with nuts
6 servings
45 minutes
Greek nut cookies are a traditional treat that reflects the richness of Mediterranean flavors. Its roots go back to ancient Greece, where nuts, honey, and spices were symbols of abundance and celebration. The delicate dough infused with citrus, cinnamon, and clove aromas gives the cookies warmth and the coziness of home baking. After baking, the cookies are soaked in sweet honey syrup, making them surprisingly juicy and rich. The nut topping adds a light crunchy texture that perfectly complements the softness of the base. These cookies are not just a dessert; they carry the atmosphere of Greek family evenings and celebrations when loved ones gather around the table enjoying traditional treats. They are eaten with tea or coffee and sometimes accompanied by a glass of aromatic cognac.
1
Beat the butter until white, add olive oil, sugar (100 g), yogurt, cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, and nuts (50 g).
- Butter: 100 g
- Olive oil: 100 ml
- Sugar: 250 g
- Natural yoghurt: 100 g
- Cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
- Carnation: pinch
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Crushed walnuts: 100 g
2
Gradually add flour and knead the dough.
- Wheat flour: 450 g
3
Roll the dough into a sausage shape and divide it into pieces.
4
We shape the cookies into an oval.
5
Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake at 190 degrees for 30 minutes until golden brown.
6
While the cookies are baking, we prepare the syrup. For this, dissolve sugar (150 g) in boiling water and boil it for 3-5 minutes.
- Water: 250 ml
- Sugar: 250 g
7
Remove from heat, add honey, mix well, and let cool.
- Honey: 150 g
8
Dip the hot cookies in syrup for 1 minute, remove with a slotted spoon, place on a plate, and sprinkle with nuts.
- Crushed walnuts: 100 g