Melomakarona Finikia Honey Dipped Cookies

Melomakarona (Greek honey cookies)

WebNov 27, 2021 · For the best results, the chocolate should be tempered before coating. The easiest way is to chop the chocolate and melt the …

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1. Make the cookies: In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, the cinnamon, the cloves, the baking soda, the baking powder, the salt, and the zest. Add the oil and mix until the sugar is almost dissolved. Add the orange juice, the brandy and the water and stir until homogenized.Add the flour and stir gently until just combined (don't mix too much because the oil will start coming out of the dough). The dough should be soft.
2. Rest: Let the dough rest in the fridge for 30 minutes. In the meantime, line your baking pans with parchment paper, and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Form the cookies: If the dough is too sticky, add some more flour to make it pliable. Make balls the size of a ping pong ball (about 1 ounce / 28 grams), flatten them a little between your palms and place them on the baking pan leaving some space between them.Traditionally, the cookies are pierced with a fork 3-4 times or a grater is gently press on their surface to create a pattern.
4. Bake: Bake for 30 minutes or until cookies are well browned. Let them cool on a rack.

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WebDec 9, 2020 · Make the syrup. You'll need a medium saucepan. Combine 1 ½ cup of water with 1 cup sugar, 1 zested orange (cut in half), and 1 …

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1. Make the syrup. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, orange, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium-high for 5 minutes or until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and stir in the honey. Set the syrup aside to cool completely (do not remove the cinnamon or orange until you are ready to use the syrup).
2. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the EVOO, brandy, orange juice, orange zest, 1 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix.
4. In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda.

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Best Melomakarona Recipe If You Have Never Made It

WebDec 21, 2020 · Start by Making the Syrup. In a medium-sized saucepan combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup honey and 1 cup of sugar. Over …

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1. Start by making the syrup. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the water, honey, and sugar.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high for 5 minutes or until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.
4. Preheat your oven to 350°F or 180°C.

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