Melomakarona (Christmas greek traditional shortbread cookies)

Name: Melomakarona (Christmas greek traditional shortbread cookies)
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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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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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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