Olive Oil Cookies With Red Wine and Rosemary

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup dry red wine (or a little more)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Combine the dry ingredients.

3. 3

   Beat the eggs with the olive oil and wine.

4. 4

   Use a rubber spatula to stir the liquid mix into the dry one, just until well combined; if the mixture is stiff, add a little more wine.

5. 5

   Drop by rounded teaspoons onto a lightly-oiled cookie sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

6. 6

   Cool for a couple minutes, then transfer the cookies to a rack to cool further.

7. 7

   Store in covered tin for up to three days.