Gluten-Free Greek Sesame Rings
Servings: 30 cookies (approximately)
Calories: 128kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound unsalted butter , room temperature
- 1 cup raw sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ouzo
- 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
For topping:
- 1 large egg , beaten
- Sesame seeds , for sprinkling
- Demerara or turbinado sugar , for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg, vanilla, and ouzo, and beat to combine. Add all dry ingredients, orange zest, and orange juice. Mix until just combined.
- Roll a small ball of dough into a log and twist to create a circle. Pinch end to seal. Continue until all the dough is used; you should have about 30 cookies.
- Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and demerara sugar.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg