Milopitakia Greek Apple Filled Cookies
Delight your taste buds with *Milopitakia*, traditional Greek apple-filled cookies that bring a cozy touch of fall to your dessert table. These tender, buttery pastries are made with a rich dough infused with vanilla and filled with a spiced apple mixture, featuring warm cinnamon and a hint of clove. The dough, gently kneaded and chilled for perfect consistency, enfolds the luscious filling into golden, melt-in-your-mouth crescents. With their subtle sweetness and a dusting of powdered sugar for a delicate finish, these cookies are ideal for holidays, afternoon tea, or as a comforting treat any day. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection in just 20 minutes, *Milopitakia* will transport you to a sunlit Greek kitchen with every bite. Perfect for lovers of Greek desserts, apple pastries, or anyone seeking a unique twist on homemade cookies!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams All-purpose flour
- 200 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Milk (optional, for dough consistency)
- 2 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves (optional)
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 20 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently to form a soft dough. If the dough feels too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk. Knead the dough lightly until smooth.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the filling. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves (if using), and lemon juice.
Cook the apple mixture for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
Dust a clean work surface with a small amount of flour. Roll out the chilled dough to about 3-4mm thick.
Using a round cookie cutter (about 8 cm in diameter), cut out circles from the dough.
Place a teaspoon of the cooled apple filling in the center of each dough circle.
Fold the circle in half to enclose the filling, forming a semicircle. Press the edges together to seal, using a fork to crimp the edges decoratively.
Place the filled cookies on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 cm apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cooled, dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.7 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.3 g | 522% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 814 mg | 271% | |
| Sodium | 1711 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 524.4 g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.2 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 972 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
