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!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well incorporated.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.

Step 7

Meanwhile, prepare the filling. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves (if using), and lemon juice.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Dust a clean work surface with a small amount of flour. Roll out the chilled dough to about 3-4mm thick.

Step 10

Using a round cookie cutter (about 8 cm in diameter), cut out circles from the dough.

Step 11

Place a teaspoon of the cooled apple filling in the center of each dough circle.

Step 12

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.

Step 13

Place the filled cookies on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 cm apart.

Step 14

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.

Step 15

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 16

Once cooled, dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1154.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3869.0

Total Fat 185.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 814.4mg	0%
Sodium 1711.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 524.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 201.8g
Protein 50.2g	0%

Vitamin D 51.6IU	0%
Calcium 270.9mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 971.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.1%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 52.8%