Melomakarona (Greek Honey Cookies)
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The Mediterranean Dish · by Suzy Karadsheh4.8 (70)

Melomakarona (Greek Honey Cookies)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING50M COOK
CAL 9%·PRO 5%
CARBS 19G43% OF CAL
2G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC9G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 10G51% OF CAL
1G SAT9G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Soft, oval Greek cookies scented with orange and cinnamon, drenched in honey syrup and topped with crushed walnuts. Irresistible and great for gifts or the holidays.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 60
  • 1 orange, (zested and halved)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 cups extra virgin olive oil ((or 1 cup extra virgin olive oil and 1 cup grapeseed oil))
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1 large orange, (zested and juiced (to make 1/2 cup orange juice; juice another orange if necessary))
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 7 1/2 cups (900 g) all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 to 1 cup (about 3 ounces) walnuts, (finely chopped (chop the walnuts after measuring))
PREP
30M
SODIUM
22MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.