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Vegan Spanish Christmas Cookies (Olive Oil Nevaditos)

Nevaditos are, without a doubt, my favorite Spanish Christmas treat; they are a must on Christmas tables and in Christmas baskets.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Spanish
Keyword AOVE, Chocolate, Christmas, Nevaditos, olive oil, vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Enfriamiento en nevera 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 759kcal
Cost 7$

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cookie cutter

Ingredients

Masa

  • 500 g Pastry flour
  • 250 ml Extra virgin olive oil
  • 50 ml Aniseed liqueur
  • 50 ml Sweet wine
  • Lemon and orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Cobertura de chocolate

  • 400 g 70% dark chocolate couverture
  • 1 o 2 cucharadas Coconut oil Opcional

Instructions

  • Start by mixing all the dry ingredients in a bowl: the flour, a pinch of salt, cinnamon, and orange and lemon zest.
  • Add 125 ml of olive oil, 25 ml of aniseed liqueur, and 125 ml of sweet wine, and mix until you get a crumbly dough.
  • Gather the dough with your hands and wrap it in plastic wrap. You can and form a thick sheet of dough (about 2–3 cm thick) using a rolling pin. 
  • Let the vegan Christmas cookie dough rest in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Once the dough is sufficiently chilled, roll it out slightly on a floured surface until it is 1.5–2 cm thick. Cut out Nevaditos with a round cookie cutter.
  • Place the Nevaditos on a baking sheet.
  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF) with heat from above and below.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let the Nevaditos cool completely before handling them to avoid breaking.
  • Coat the Nevaditos in powdered sugar or prepare the chocolate coating.

For the Chocolate Coating:

  • Place a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water and melt the chocolate with 1–2 tablespoons of coconut oil (optional, for a creamier coating).
  • Dip each Nevadito in the chocolate using two forks.
  • Place the Nevaditos on parchment paper and let the chocolate set for at least an hour before enjoying.

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Nutrition

Calories: 759kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg