Moustokouloura - Greek Molasses Cookies

Soft, and slightly sweetened, Greek molasses cookies, known as Moustokouloura are a delightful treat with your morning coffee, or as an afternoon snack.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: Greek Molasses Cookies, Moustokouloura

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Resting Time: 15

Total Time: 45

Servings: cookies

Calories: 87kcal

Author: Eva

Equipment

stand mixer

Ingredients

1 cup sunflower oil or Canola oil
⅓ cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
½ cup milk
4 cups bread flour

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the oil, sugar and eggs and beat until emulsified and light yellow in color (about 3 minutes).
Add the molasses, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, baking soda and 1 cup of the flour and beat together until combined.
Alternate adding the remaining flour to the bowl along with the milk ¼ cup at a time while continuously mixing until the dough pulls away from the bowl. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
The dough should be soft, pliable, but not sticky. If the dough is sticky, you can add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time until you get the right consistency/texture.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Using a ½-inch cookie scoop, scoop the cookies and roll into logs. Shape into twists, rings or braids.
Place the shaped cookies onto a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet 2 inches apart and bake for 15 minutes.

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