Melomakarona (Christmas greek traditional shortbread cookies)

Melomakarona (Christmas greek traditional shortbread cookies)

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Experience the flavors of Greece with traditional Melomakarona, Christmas cookies made with olive oil, sugar, and crushed walnuts. Perfectly baked and soaked in a honey-syrup glaze. Enjoy these...

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  • Slotted spoon
  • Measuring cup
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  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 2 cups olive oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 glass of cognac
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbs of slightly crushed cloves and cinnamon
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • zest of 1 orange
  • 1 kg flour for all uses
  • 200 g. crushed walnuts
  • cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups honey
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water

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