Spicy Greek Holiday Cookies (Melomakarona) | TABASCO® Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 cup semolina flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground clove
• The zest of 1 orange
• The juice of 1 orange (about ½ cup)
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp TABASCO ® Habanero Sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup honey
• 1-2 lemon rinds plus a few drops of lemon juice
• 3-4 cinnamon sticks
• 4-5 whole cloves
• 1 tbsp cognac brandy (optional)
• Crushed walnuts, crushed pistachio, or crushed peppermint candy for garnish