Melomakarona Greek Honey Cookies Recipe

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Cookies: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, semolina, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves. In a …

Rating: 5/5(1)
Total Time: 35 minsServings: 66Calories: 268 per serving

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To prepare this melomakarona recipe start by making the syrup first. In a pot add all the ingredients for the syrup, besides the honey and …

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Total Time: 50 minsCategory: DessertCalories: 195 per serving1. To prepare this melomakarona recipe start by making the syrup first. In a pot add all the ingredients for the syrup, besides the honey and bring to the boil. Boil for 3-4 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved and remove from the stove. Stir in the honey and set aside to cool completely.
2. Prepare the dough for the melomakarona. In a bowl add the semolina, flour and baking powder and mix with a whisk to combine.
3. In another large bowl add the orange juice, the cognac, the sugar and spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, vanilla) and mix. Add the baking soda and whisk immediately for 5-10 seconds until the ingredients combine and the baking soda dissolves and starts to foam. Pour in the bowl the water, the oil, the orange zest and honey and whisk to combine.
4. Now it’s time to combine the two mixtures. Add the mixed flour, semolina and baking powder (from step 2) in the bowl with the rest of the ingredients from step 3 and start kneading the dough for the melomakarona. Knead the dough for the melomakarona using your hands, until the ingredients combine and the dough is smooth and soft and slightly sticky. Be careful not to overwork the dough as they will become tough.

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Greek melomakarona cookies are sweet, super soft and cakey, crunchy with nuts, and wonderfully sticky. How is it possible that there are so …

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Category: DessertCuisine: GreekEstimated Reading Time: 6 mins1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, orange juice, sugar, crushed walnuts, honey, cognac (if using), and orange zest.
3. Once the cookies are cooled, make the syrup: combine the honey and water in a wide, shallow saucepan and heat until simmering.

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Melomakarona - Greek honey cookies are a delicious Christmas dessert. With orange zest, cinnamon, and olive oil, they are dipped in a honey

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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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Preheat the oven to 350F/175C. In a medium-large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients, apart from the sugar, ie flour, semolina, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Rub the orange zest into the

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Melomakarona 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 …

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Preheat oven at 350 degrees F. In a large bowl mix the olive oil, cognac or brandy, orange juice, sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, ground clove and orange peel. In another bowl sift flour and mix with the baking powder and baking …

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1 1⁄2 cups honey 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice directions Cream butter and oil until completely mixed, add confectioner's sugar, add orange juice slowly, …

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Pinch off 2 1/2 tablespoons portions of dough and form into little flat oblongs (football shapes). Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet 2-inches apart. Bake in oven at 350 degrees F for 30 …

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Make the Melomakarona Dough: Add the oils and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on low speed for 1 minute. (Alternatively, you can do this by hand in a large …

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Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 48 Calories: 161kcal Author: Kevin Ingredients Syrup 1 ¼ cups …

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Cookies 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 pound unsalted butter 3/4 cup …

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Remove from heat and stir in honey. Set aside to cool completely, leaving the cinnamon, clove and orange in the syrup until ready to use. Step 2 Heat the oven to 375 degrees and line 4 …

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Stir in honey and set aside to cool. Then refrigerate. For the dough: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour with fine semolina flour and set aside. In another bowl, whisk …

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Using a fork, Pierce each dough ball 3 times halfway through. Place the baking trays of melomakarona in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly brown and …

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In a pot add all the ingredients for the syrup (except the honey) and bring to the boil. Boil for 3-4 minutes, until the sugar dissolves and then remove from the stove. Add the honey and stir. …

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Beat egg yolks and orange juice together in another bowl. Stir egg mixture into the butter mixture; add flour mixture slowly, mixing after each addition. Add honey. Mix until a soft …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are melomakarona cookies?

Melomakarona are a classic Greek cookie, with a gently spiced flavor in the dough and finished by dipping them in honey syrup (why they're often called honey cookies). All combined, it makes these some tasty bites!

What are greek honey cookies made of?

The cookie is made with olive oil, orange juice, crushed walnuts (or your favorite nuts), honey, and just a touch of warm spices like cinnamon and clove. Then, the cake is dipped in a completely wonderful sticky honey syrup. My Greek honey cookies are so perfect for sharing with family and friends for the holidays.

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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