Honey Cookies (Finikia)

🥘 Ingredients

• orange juice ¾ cup
• honey ¾ cup
• lemon juice ½ lemon
• lemon zest 1 Tbsp
• vanilla 1 tsp
• cognac or rum 1 ½ oz
• olive oil ¾ cup
• baking soda 1 tsp
• baking powder 1 tsp
• (420 g) all-purpose flour 3 ½ cups
• cloves 1 pinch
• cinnamon 2 tsp
• nutmeg 1 tsp

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. 2

   In a large bowl , whisk together orange juice , honey , lemon juice , lemon zest , vanilla , and cognac or rum . Gradually drizzle in olive oil , whisking to combine.
3. 3

   In a separate bowl, combine baking soda , baking powder , (420 g) all-purpose flour , cloves , cinnamon , and nutmeg .
4. 4

   Slowly add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not over mix or knead, as the dough will become tough.
5. 5

   Let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
6. 6

   Roll dough into walnut-size balls (30 g) and score with a fork . Place balls on a baking sheet , about an inch apart from each other.
7. 7

   Bake for 14 18 minutes , or until golden.
8. 8

   Drizzle with honey, if desired.