Melomakarona Greek Christmas Honey Cookies

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WebIt is pretty easy to make these Greek honey cookies. Typical ingredients are flour or semolina, sugar, orange zest, fresh juice, …

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Category: DessertCuisine: GreekCalories: 272 per serving1. Preheat oven to 410 F
2. Line a couple of large baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Put the water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add the honey, stir and simmer for 10 min. Leave pot aside to cool.
4. Pour all the oils into the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment , mix oils slowly. Add the flour gradually, then add the cinnamon, baking powder, orange zest, sugar, orange juice, and baking soda. Mix all ingredients well.

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WebMost greek honey is thyme honey. How to Make Melomakarona In a large bowl mix the olive oil, cognac or brandy, …

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Total Time: 45 minsCategory: Dessert, HolidayCalories: 200 per serving1. Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl mix the olive oil, cognac or brandy, orange juice, sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and orange peel.
3. In another bowl sift flour and mix with the baking powder and baking soda. Add gradually to the olive oil mixture, while stirring with a wooden spoon. Once you have added all the flour, knead the dough and add some more flour if needed.
4. Roll the dough in little balls about the size of a walnut. Using your fingers press one side of the ball on a grater flattening like a small pancake and then fold over so that the cookie is in a oval shape, with the top having the design of the grater. This is done so that the honey will be better absorbed as opposed to just shaping the cookie in a solid oval shape.

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WebPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. For each cookie, take about 1-1/2 tablespoons dough and roll and press it into an oval shape with your hands. Place cookies on rimmed baking pan, spaced 1-1/2 inches apart; repeat until baking pan is full. Prick tops of cookies with fork 4-5 times so that tine marks are lightly visible.

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WebHow to make Melonakarona Cookies Make the Melomakarona Dough:. Add the oils and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on low speed for 1 minute. …

Ratings: 2Category: DessertCuisine: GreekTotal Time: 1 hr 10 mins1. Preheat oven to 350F and line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Add the oils and sugar to a stand mixer and mix for 1 minute. Add the orange juice, cognac, honey, cinnamon, clove powder, baking soda, and baking powder and continue to blend.
3. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour slowly. Finally, add the walnuts and mix until combined.
4. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and let it rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.

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WebInstructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Add melted butter, oil, and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or with a whisk until combined. Mix in In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, baking power, and baking

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WebMelomakarona are Greek honey cookies traditionally served at Christmas and the recipe has all the delicious flavors of baklava. They’re baked until golden and …

Rating: 4.6/5(11)
Servings: 24

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WebMelomakarona are soft, oval-shaped Greek cookies scented with orange and cinnamon, drenched in honey syrup and covered with crushed walnuts. Yes, they are irressitable! This recipe makes 60 cookies; they keep well so that you can enjoy them for a while or gift them to family and friends. Prep – 30 mins Cook – 20 mins Greek Serves – …

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WebWhile the cookies are in the oven, make the syrup. Combine the honey, sugar, water, cinnamon, lemon peel and cloves in a saucepan, then bring to the boil. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until the syrup has thickened slightly. Take out the cinnamon, lemon peel and cloves and stir in the lemon juice.

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WebYou can find melomakarona cookies in every household and bakery, all over Greece, during the winter holiday season. Every family has its own recipe and they are a …

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WebA recipe for Melomakarona, a Greek Christmastime favorite, is an essential for any Greek baker at this time of year. Credit: Nostimo/Greek Reporter. …

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WebKeto Melomakarona sounds like a dream because these honey-infused cookies are the biggest symbol of Greek Christmas. The tradition most probably dates …

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WebLearn how to make Melomakarona, my favorite Christmas cookie of all time. Melomakarona are one of the most beloved Greek desserts. Families traditionally serve these honey walnut cookies at Christmastime along with powdered-sugar dusted Kourabiedes. It’s a festive cookie—boasting spices like cinnamon and cloves—tender …

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WebStir in honey, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool till only slightly warm. Dip cookies in warm syrup for a few seconds. Place …

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WebThis traditional Greek recipe makes crunchy cookies soaked in honey syrup. As a result, the melomakarona turn out oozy,aromatic and extremely drooling cookies. Melomakarona loves …

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WebPlace the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, about 1 inch apart, and bake for about 25–30 minutes until golden brown. When cookies are done, take 7 to 10 …

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WebMelomakarona (Greek Honey Cookies) Rate Watch 5 from 1 vote Servings: 66 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Ingredients …

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WebIn a separate large bowl, add orange juice, cognac, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, and vanilla. Mix until combined. Add baking soda and whisk immediately for 5 to …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a melomakarona cookie?

Melomakarona are a traditional Greek citrus-spice cookie made moist and flavorful by lightly soaking in a honey syrup, then sprinkled in ground nuts. Known as Finikia in some regions of Greece, where they deep fry them. 2 tablespoons Metaxa (a Greek spirit), cognac, whiskey, or Ouzo (another Greek spirit), which will impart a slight anise flavor

What are greek honey christmas cookies?

Greek Honey Christmas Cookies – Meet Melomakarona! Melomakarona – my favourite – translates as ‘honey macaroons’ but in reality they are hard little cookies made with olive oil, flour and warming festive spices. These unassuming biscuits are then soaked in honey syrup and and topped with chopped walnuts – HELLO, HEAVEN!

Are melomakarona vegan?

Melomakarona are vegan (depending on if you consider honey vegan) and made with olive oil, honey, orange juice, and walnuts but also flour and sugar. So on the one hand, yes, these sweets have plenty of sugar, on the other hand the olive oil, the honey, the orange zest and the walnuts are all sources of antioxidants.

What can i substitute for melomakarona?

Cognac or brandy: This gives the melomakarona that special aroma, however if you wish to omit alcohol then just substitute with additional orange juice. Honey: Ideally you want to use thyme honey. Most greek honey is thyme honey. In a large bowl mix the olive oil, cognac or brandy, orange juice, sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and orange peel. Set aside.

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