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Melomakarona, Greek honey-spiced cookies, drizzled with honey syrup and sprinkled with chopped walnuts, arranged on a decorative plate.

Melomakarona

Melomakarona are traditional Greek honey cookies flavored with orange and soaked in syrup. These spiced cookies are perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, greek
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (250g) All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Ground cloves
  • ½ cup (120ml) Olive oil
  • ¼ cup (60g) Sugar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) Orange juice
  • ¼ cup (60ml) Brandy
  • ¼ cup (60g) Chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup (240ml) Honey (for syrup)
  • ½ cup (120ml) Water
  • ½ cup (100g) Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves in a bowl.
  • Add olive oil, sugar, orange juice, and brandy. Mix until smooth.
  • Shape dough into small balls and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Prepare syrup by combining honey, water, and sugar. Boil for 10 minutes.
  • Dip the warm cookies into syrup, then coat with walnuts.

Notes

  • Melomakarona are best served fresh but can be stored for a week.
  • You can adjust the spices to your preference.
  • The syrup should be poured over the cookies while they are still warm
Keyword greek desserts, Melomakarona