Olympic Olive Oil Cookies
An appropriate recipe for these olympic times as published in our local newspaper.
Steps
Preheat oven to 375f.
In a saucepan , heat oil , aniseed and sesame seeds over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
Cool.
Add sugar , lemon juice , lemon and orange zest.
Combine flour and cinnamon.
Stir flour , 1 cup at a time , into oil mixture.
Work dough with hands until smooth.
Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
Roll dough out on lightly floured board to a thickness of 1 / 4 inch.
Cut with a 2-inch round cookie cutter and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Decorate with almond slices , pressing so they adhere.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes , or until light brown.
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and cool on racks.
Ingredients
olive oil, anise seed, sesame seeds, sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon, zest of, orange zest, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, blanched almond, cinnamon sugar