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Melomakarona
Melomakarona are traditional Greek cookies infused with orange zest and soaked in a honey syrup, often garnished with walnuts. Known for their spice-infused dough and moist texture, these cookies are a festive treat commonly enjoyed during the Christmas season.
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Recipe Instructions
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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In a large bowl, mix olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, sugar, and brandy.
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In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a manageable dough forms.
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Form the dough into oval shapes, about 2-3 inches long.
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Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced apart.
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Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until they are lightly golden.
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While baking, prepare the syrup by boiling water, honey, and sugar. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
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Once the cookies are baked, dip each hot cookie into the warm syrup, letting them soak for a few seconds on each side.
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Sprinkle finely chopped walnuts over the cookies.
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Let the cookies cool and absorb the syrup for at least 3-4 hours before serving.
Ingredients list
- olive oil (1 cup)
- orange zest (1 tablespoon)
- orange juice (1/4 cup)
- granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
- brandy (2 tablespoons)
- all-purpose flour (4 cups)
- baking powder (1 teaspoon)
- baking soda (1/2 teaspoon)
- ground cinnamon (2 teaspoons)
- ground cloves (1/2 teaspoon)
- ground nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon)
- water (1 cup)
- honey (1 cup)
- walnuts (1 cup)