Traditional Greek Honey Cookies (Melomakarona)
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Traditional Greek Honey Cookies, also known as Melomakarona. These soft, crumbly cookies are a holiday staple, especially during Christmas celebrations. Infused with the aromatic essence of honey, spices, and fresh orange juice, they are soaked in a rich syrup that adds an irresistible sweetness. Perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or enjoying with a warm cup of coffee or tea, these cookies offer a taste of Greece that will impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 25 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 125 ml fresh orange juice
- 250 grams olive oil (or half olive oil, half sunflower oil)
- 50 grams honey
- 100 grams sugar
- 550 grams all-purpose flour
- Spices: cinnamon, clove, nutmeg
- Baking essentials: baking soda and baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup by simmering sugar, honey, water, cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange peel until slightly thickened. Cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, semolina, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
- Combine wet ingredients (olive oil, orange juice, honey, water, sugar) in another bowl and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a soft dough.
- Shape into oval cookies and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Soak cookies in cooled syrup for one minute per side before garnishing with honey and ground walnuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg