Smyrneika Cookies

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Smyrneika Cookies

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Recipe-Ingrediants

Smyrneika cookies are filled with distinctive characteristics that make them unique. The intense aroma of fresh butter, orange, and mastic provide a delightful taste experience, while their boat-shaped appearance adds a special aesthetic touch. These cookies are perfect to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea, to share with friends and family, or even to offer as a sweet gift on special occasions. Combining tradition with flavor, these cookies create a thoroughly enjoyable experience for baking enthusiasts.

Ingredients:

500g fresh butter
380g powdered sugar
100g orange juice
1400g all-purpose flour (plus additional for kneading)
35g baking powder
1 tsp cognac
1/2 tsp powdered mastic from Chios
Zest of 2 untreated oranges
2 large eggs
3 egg yolks for brushing

Directions

Beat the butter and sugar together until creamy.
Add the eggs, baking powder, orange juice, powdered mastic, cognac, and orange zest to the mixture.
Sift the flour and gradually add it to the dough, kneading until it becomes an elastic and fluffy mixture.
Shape the dough into boat-shaped cookies (as characteristic of Smyrneika cookies) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Step 1
Beat the egg yolks and brush them on top of the cookies.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) until they turn golden brown.

enjoy!