Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the Recipe
Olive oil cookies celebrate one of the most emblematic ingredients of Portuguese cuisine.
They are dry, aromatic, and slightly salty or sweet, depending on the tradition of each household.
As with many Portuguese recipes, there are variations by region, family, and cook — with herbs, anise, or orange.
Ingredients
- 300 g of flour
- 100 ml of extra virgin olive oil
- 100 g of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- Grated lemon zest
- 1 pinch of salt
Preparation Method
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, olive oil, and zest; knead until a homogeneous dough.
- Form rolls or balls and flatten slightly.
- Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 180 °C until golden at the edges.
- Let cool on a rack before serving.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Fruity olive oil enhances the aroma.
- Do not overbake — cookies continue to firm as they cool.
- Storing in a metal box keeps them crunchy.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Brown sugar gives a more golden color.
- Sesame or anise seeds can be added.
Pairing
Green tea or short coffee.
Editorial Note from Empório Portugal
This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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