Sakızköy Cookie

Ingredients

• 125 grams butter at room temperatureInstead: olive oil
• 0.5 tea glass vegetable oil
• 1 tea glass powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon crushed mastic gum
• 1 packet baking powder
• 1 packet vanilla
• All-purpose flour as needed (about 2.5 cups)

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, vegetable oil, powdered sugar, and egg.

2. 2

   Add the crushed mastic gum, vanilla, and baking powder to the mixture.

3. 3

   Gradually add the flour and knead until you get a soft dough that does not stick to your hands.

4. 4

   Shape walnut-sized pieces from the dough and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

5. 5

   Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for about 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.

6. 6

   Let them cool at room temperature before transferring to a serving plate.

Note. To crush mastic gum easily, add a teaspoon of granulated sugar to it before pounding in a mortar.