Melomakarona Recipe Greek Christmas Honey Cookies

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WebCookies: 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 …

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

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WebHoneyGreek honey is the best! For the garnish: Ground walnuts; Ground cinnamon; Ground cloves; How to make Melomakarona Greek Honey Cookies . …

Rating: 4.6/5(11)
Servings: 24

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

Rating: 4.9/5
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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WebPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Form the cookies by taking a tablespoon of dough and rolling it in your hands to form an oval shape. Place the cookies 1 inch apart …

Reviews: 1Category: BreakfastCuisine: GreekTotal Time: 1 hr 15 mins

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WebMake 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 bowl). Add the orange juice, cognac, …

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WebPreparation. For the syrup: Wash the orange and cut it in half. Put the orange halves in a large saucepan and add the water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and lemon juice.

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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, orange juice, sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and orange peel. Set aside. In another …

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Web1 1⁄2 cups greek thyme honey 1 cup water 3⁄4 cup walnuts, finely chopped directions Put the corn oil, butter, beer (or orange juice), cinnamon, cloves, orange peel and sugar in a …

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WebMake the Syrup. Add in a pot: 1 liter of water, 1.8 kg of sugar, and 500 gr of honey. Boil for 3 minutes and let cool. Soak the baked cookies in the syrup for three …

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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 …

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WebMake the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 F. Melt butter; let cool slightly. Place egg yolk, orange juice, cognac (or whatever liquor you’ve got on hand), sugar and baking soda in a …

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Web500 g water 800 g granulated sugar 150 g honey 3 stick (s) cinnamon 3 cloves 1 orange, cut in half 1st mixture 400 g orange juice 400 g seed oil 180 g olive oil 50 g icing sugar …

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Webdirections. Cream butter and oil until completely mixed, add confectioner's sugar, add orange juice slowly, add vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, add 2 cups flour and beat, …

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WebPrepare the cookie dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the sugar for the cookie dough in a bowl and press the orange zest into the sugar with a fork until well …

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WebStep 2. Heat the oven to 375 degrees and line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick liners, or lightly grease the pans with olive oil. Step 3. Finely grate the zest of 1 …

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WebMaking the cookies. Preheat the oven to 170* C (340*F). In a big bowl mix the orange juice with the baking soda very well. Add the olive oil with the brandy …

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Web1 cup honey 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp lemon juice Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Add both oils to bowl and mix. …

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How to make melomakarona cookies?

Melomakarona are popular Greek Christmas cookies that are covered in a honey syrup and topped with cinnamon and walnuts. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the sugar for the cookie dough in a bowl and press the orange zest into the sugar with a fork until well combined.

Do melomakarona have sugar?

Melomakarona are 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. Most importantly the fat from the melomakarono comes exclusively from olive oil.

How do you make melomakarona with walnuts?

Walnuts add texture and a welcomed nutty flavor that is essential in a good melomakarona recipe. You'll need a medium saucepan. Combine 1 ½ cup of water with 1 cup sugar, 1 zested orange (cut in half), and 1 cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil until the sugar dissovles (about 5 minutes or so over medium-high heat).

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.

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