Description
Greek Melomakarono are delightful Greek honey cookies that bring the warmth of tradition to your kitchen. With their soft, crumbly texture infused with fragrant orange and cinnamon, each bite is a sweet escape to festive gatherings. These treats are drizzled in a luscious honey syrup, making them perfect for sharing or enjoying solo with a cup of tea. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, Greek Melomakarono are a must-try for any holiday celebration or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and zest.
- Slowly add olive oil and orange juice until a dough forms. Knead lightly for 1-2 minutes.
- Shape the dough into oval cookies about 1 inch thick and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the syrup by simmering honey and sugar with water until dissolved.
- Drench warm cookies in syrup for 30 seconds per side; let excess syrup drip off before cooling on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg