Easter Cookies by @cuisinovia

1h13
Medium

30 servings

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/26

    Put the orange zest in the sugar bowl.

  2. Step 2/26

    Crush the mastic tears with some of the sugar and add it to the bowl.

  3. Step 3/26

    Rub well with your fingers so that all the orange aroma is incorporated with the sugar.

  4. Step 4/26

    In a large bowl, beat the butter well until it softens.

  5. Step 5/26

    Add the orange sugar, vanilla sugar and salt, and beat well until fluffy.

  6. Step 6/26

    Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.

  7. Step 7/26

    Mix the baking soda and orange juice until foamy and add it to the bowl with the cognac, then beat to mix.

  8. Step 8/26

    Add 3-4 tablespoons of flour and the baking powder to the bowl and beat to mix.

  9. Step 9/26

    Add the remaining flour in two batches and beat until you have a soft dough.

  10. Step 10/26

    Preheat the oven to 160 C fan.

  11. Step 11/26

    Put non-stick paper on 2 or more baking trays.

  12. Step 12/26

    Take 40 g of the dough and make a stick about 20-22 cm long, shaping into bunnies or the traditional S shape.

  13. Step 13/26

    Place the cookies on the baking sheets.

  14. Step 14/26

    Brush them with egg wash and leave them to dry for a bit.

  15. Step 15/26

    Bake the cookies at 160 C fan, for 30-35 minutes.

  16. Step 16/26

    Let them cool on a rack and store them in a cookie box.

  17. Step 17/26

    Preheat the oven to 160°C fan, equivalent to about 320°F convection.

  18. Step 18/26

    Line 2 baking trays with non-stick baking paper.

    🍪baking trays

  19. Step 19/26

    Portion about 40 g of dough and roll it into a stick measuring 20 to 22 cm long.

  20. Step 20/26

    Shape each dough stick into a traditional S-shaped cookie or a bunny shape.

  21. Step 21/26

    Arrange the shaped cookies on the lined baking trays with space between each cookie.

    🍪baking trays

  22. Step 22/26

    Brush the surface of every cookie with the remaining 1 beaten egg.

    egg
    🖌️pastry brush
    🥣small bowl

  23. Step 23/26

    Leave the egg-washed cookies to dry briefly until the surface is no longer wet.

    egg
    🍪baking trays

  24. Step 24/26

    Bake the cookies at 160°C fan for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and dry.

    🍪baking trays

  25. Step 25/26

    Transfer the baked cookies to a cooling rack and cool completely.

    🧊cooling rack

  26. Step 26/26

    Store the cooled cookies in an airtight cookie tin.

    🫙cookie tin

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fruit, Sweeteners, Spices, Flavorings, Seasonings, Dairy, Eggs, Leavening agents, Alcohol, Grains, Flour

Ingredients

Orange zest, Granulated sugar, Mastic seeds, Vanilla sugar, Salt, Unsalted butter, Eggs, Egg, Orange juice, Baking soda, Cognac, All-purpose flour, Baking powder

Allergens

Milk, Eggs, Gluten, Wheat

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

220 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 3g, Carbohydrates: 31g, Sugars: 12g, Fat: 9g, Saturated fat: 5.5g, Fiber: 0.8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 1.4mg, Potassium: 45mg, Sodium: 95mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 110µg, Vitamin C: 2mg, Vitamin D: 0.3µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

40 minutes

Cooking

33 minutes

Overall

1 hour 13 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

26 steps

Equipments

Utensils

zester, small bowl, large mixing bowl, measuring spoons, measuring jug, baking trays, pastry brush, cooling rack, cookie tin

Appliances

electric mixer, oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack, Baked goods

Occasions

Easter, Spring celebration, Holiday, Tea time

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cuisinovia

Origin

Cuisine

Greek, Cypriot

Geographic

Greece, Cyprus

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crisp, Tender, Crumbly, Buttery

Flavors

Sweet, Buttery, Citrusy, Vanilla, Aromatic, Herbal

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 14 days (Cool completely before storing,Keep in an airtight cookie tin,Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight), fridge : 21 days (Store in an airtight container,Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture), freezer : 90 days (Freeze completely cooled cookies in an airtight freezer-safe container,Separate layers with baking paper,Thaw at room temperature)