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Greek Moustokouloura (Grape must cookies with petimezi) Recipe

Greek Moustokouloura (Grape Must Cookies with Petimezi)

Bushra
Traditional Greek cookies made with petimezi (grape molasses) and aromatic spices, perfect for a Mediterranean sweet treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Greek
Servings 20 cookies

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Hand whisk
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 180 g granulated sugar (6 oz.)
  • 150 ml petimezi (grape molasses)
  • 180 ml vegetable oil
  • 60 ml olive oil
  • 150 g water (5 oz.)
  • 2 tbsps honey
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon flat
  • 1/2 tsp ground clove
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking ammonia
  • 700-730 g soft flour (25-26 oz.)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180οC (360οF).
  • To prepare this Greek moustokouloura recipe add in a large bowl the petimezi and water and whisk using a hand whisk.
  • Add the vegetable oil, olive oil and honey. Mix thoroughly for about 5 minutes with a hand whisk, until the sugar dissolves.
  • In the same bowl add the baking ammonia and baking soda and whisk to dissolve completely.
  • In another bowl add the sifted flour, ground cinnamon and ground clove ad mix with a spoon.
  • Add the flour mixture into the liquid mixture and mix with a spoon until the mixture is thick and can be handled with your hands. Be careful not to knead the mixture too much, to prevent the oil from separating.
  • This moustokouloura recipe make 20-22 cookies depending on the size you make them. So divide the dough to 20-22 pieces.
  • Take each piece of the dough and knead into a rope (approx. 10 cm) and join the edges together to form a circle.
  • Place the moustokoloura into a baking pan, lined with parchment paper, leaving 2-3cm distance between them.
  • Bake the moustokouloura for approx. 15-20 min. Be careful not to over-bake them. If you prefer them slightly softer, bake them covered with some foil, remove it 15 minutes in and let it bake uncovered for the last 5 minutes.
  • Let them cool on a rack and serve.
Keyword grape must dessert, Greek cookies, Mediterranean sweets, petimezi cookies, traditional Greek baking
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