Orange & Olive Oil Koulourakia
EverydayDelicious, crunchy vegan cookies made with olive oil and fresh orange. Perfect with coffee or tea!
1Ingredients
- 120g (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp) EVGE extra virgin olive oil
- Zest from 2 oranges (and 1 lemon if you love citrus)
- 120g (1/2 cup) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 140g (1 1/4 cups) powdered sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 400g (3 cups) flour
2Instructions
Super fast, easy, and delicious cookies — perfect with coffee, tea, or just on their own. You only need one bowl, a kitchen scale, parchment paper, and a cookie sheet.
This recipe makes 20 cookies, but you can easily double it!
Why These Are Special
These koulourakia are vegan — made without eggs or butter. The olive oil gives them a wonderfully light, crisp texture while the fresh orange zest and juice provide bright citrus flavor.
The Method
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In one bowl, mix together:
- Olive oil
- Orange zest (and lemon zest if using)
- Orange juice
- Powdered sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
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Mix well until everything is combined.
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Add the flour (sift if needed) and mix until just incorporated.
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll the dough into balls. Flatten them if you want extra crunchy cookies.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
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Let cool on a wire rack.
Tips
- For crunchier cookies, flatten them before baking
- For softer cookies, keep them as balls and bake for the shorter time
- Store in an airtight container — they keep well for a week
Kali Epitychia!
3Tips & Notes
A Note on Olive Oil
For authentic results, use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil — and don't be shy with it. Greeks pour, not drizzle.
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