Melomakarona Cookies Recipe

Name: Melomakarona Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 pound unsalted butter; 3/4 cup white sugar; 3 egg yolks; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 teaspoon honey; Honey Syrup:; 1 cup honey; 1 cup water; 1 cup white sugar; Topping:; 1/2 cup finely crushed walnuts, or to taste; 1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste; 1 pinch ground cloves, or to taste

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pound unsalted butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon honey
Honey Syrup:
1 cup honey
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
Topping:
1/2 cup finely crushed walnuts, or to taste
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 pinch ground cloves, or to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, cloves, baking soda, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Beat butter in a separate bowl until light and fluffy; add sugar and mix well. Beat egg yolks and orange juice together in another bowl. Stir egg mixture into the butter mixture; add flour mixture slowly, mixing after each addition. Add honey. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3
Chill dough until firm enough to work with, about 30 minutes. Shape into small ovals and place a few inches apart on baking sheet sheets. Flatten slightly; cookies will spread.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, heat honey, water, and sugar together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Let syrup cool. Mix walnuts, cinnamon, and cloves together in a bowl to make the topping.
6
Dip cookies into the cooled syrup for 10 to 15 seconds per side. Sprinkle walnut topping over syrup and let dry completely. Store in muffin cups or between layers of parchment paper.

2062

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

260

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Melomakarona Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Melomakarona Cookies

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