Honey Cookies (Finikia)

🥘 Ingredients

• (420 g) all-purpose flour
  3.5 c
• baking powder
  1 tsp
• baking soda
  1 tsp
• cinnamon
  2 tsp
• cloves
  1 pinch
• cognac or rum
  1.5 oz
• honey
  3/4 c
• lemon juice
  1/2 lemon
• lemon zest
  1 Tbsp
• nutmeg
  1 tsp
• olive oil
  3/4 c
• orange juice
  3/4 c
• vanilla
  1 tsp

🍳 Cookware

• large bowl
• fork
• baking sheet

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.

   orange juice: 3/4 c, honey: 3/4 c, lemon juice: 1/2 lemon, lemon zest: 1 Tbsp, vanilla: 1 tsp, cognac or rum: 1.5 oz, olive oil: 3/4 c
3. 3

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

   baking soda: 1 tsp, baking powder: 1 tsp, (420 g) all-purpose flour: 3.5 c, cloves: 1 pinch, cinnamon: 2 tsp, nutmeg: 1 tsp
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.