Greek Honey Cookies (Melomakarona)
'Tis the season for festive cookies, and Greek honey cookies (melomakarona) are a must-try! These delicate cookies are made with olive oil, honey, and spices, and they're perfect for Christmas or any other special occasion. So why not try making a batch of melomakarona this year? You'll love the delicious flavor and the beautiful results. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Let's gather the ingredients!
Cookies
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 2 cups olive oil
- ½ cup Cognac
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 7 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp orange zest grated
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon ground
- ½ cup walnuts toasted, ground
Syrup
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon ground
Instructions
Let's Begin!
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper then set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, cinnamon, and honey, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes, then cool completely. Set aside.
- Beat together the confectioners' sugar and oil in a mixing bowl until well blended. Mix in Cognac, orange juice, and honey.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, orange zest, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually incorporate the sugar mixture.
- Shape tablespoons of dough into 1-inch thick ovals. Place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on pans for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to wire racks.
- Float and turn the warm cookies in the syrup for about 10 seconds, then allow the excess to drip off.
- Place cookies on wax paper, then sprinkle with walnuts. Let cool to set.
- Serve and enjoy with family and friends!