Best 2 Melomakarona Cookies Recipes

Melomakarona cookies, a traditional Greek Christmas dessert, are a staple of the holiday season. These delectable treats are made with a combination of flour, sugar, honey, olive oil, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, giving them a unique flavor and aroma. The cookies are typically shaped into crescents or ovals and then baked until golden brown. Once cooled, they are dipped in a honey syrup and sprinkled with chopped walnuts. Melomakarona cookies are a delicious and festive addition to any holiday gathering, and this article will provide you with all the information you need to create the perfect batch of these delicious treats.

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MELOMAKARONA COOKIES

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Greek spice cookies.

Provided by Chanelle Carl

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 1h15m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pound unsalted butter
¾ cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup honey
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
½ cup finely crushed walnuts, or to taste
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 pinch ground cloves, or to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, cloves, baking soda, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Beat butter in a separate bowl until light and fluffy; add sugar and mix well. 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 dough forms.
Chill dough until firm enough to work with, about 30 minutes. Shape into small ovals and place a few inches apart on baking sheet sheets. Flatten slightly; cookies will spread.
Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat honey, water, and sugar together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Let syrup cool. Mix walnuts, cinnamon, and cloves together in a bowl to make the topping.
Dip cookies into the cooled syrup for 10 to 15 seconds per side. Sprinkle walnut topping over syrup and let dry completely. Store in muffin cups or between layers of parchment paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 39.1 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

GREEK HONEY COOKIES (MELOMAKARONA)

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Make and share this Greek Honey Cookies (Melomakarona) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Greekgal

Categories Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup softened unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups light vegetable oil
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 large oranges, juice of (strained)
2 tablespoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 cups all-purpose flour (do not use self-rising, it has salt)
3/4 cup very finely chopped english walnuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon, mixed with the nuts
1 1/2 cups honey
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

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, add two more cups flour, and then add the rest. You may not need all of the flour, just don't let it get too thick, knead the dough lightly in the bowl.
Using teaspoon, scoop out some of the dough and roll in your palms and flatten slightly in your hands. Bake at 350 for 25 minute and cool.
Boil syrup ingredients for 5 minute in LARGE saucepan, as it will foam up, then dip each cake (I do several at one time) in the saucepan, turning a couple of times with a wooden spoon, place the cookies on waxed paper and sprinkle with walnut and cinnamon mixture. Cool completely before storing. Best stored in tins. These cookies will keep in tins for a couple of months, but I can't stay out of them long enough to last that long!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.5, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 26.7, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 20, Protein 2.4

Tips:

Use fresh orange juice and zest. This will give the cookies a brighter, more citrusy flavor.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges. Overbaking will make the cookies dry.
Dip the cookies in honey syrup while they are still warm. This will help the syrup soak into the cookies and give them a delicious glaze.

Conclusion:

Melamakarona cookies are a delicious and festive Greek Christmas cookie. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their orange and honey flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.