Greek Christmas Honey Cookies-Melomakarona

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 60
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 113.1
  • Total Fat: 6.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.3 mg
  • Sodium: 0.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 0.9 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Greek Christmas Honey Cookies-Melomakarona calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 60

Ingredients

    4 c. flour
    1 c. oil
    1 c. butter
    1/2 c. powdered sugar
    1 c. warm honey
    2 jiggers brandy
    juice and rind of 1 orange
    1/2 tsp. cinnamon
    1/2 tsp. cloves
    2 tsp. baking powder

Directions

Work flour with oil and butter until creamy. Add the sugar, honey and the remainder of the ingredients. Work the dough with the hands to make a smooth dough (about 20 minutes).
Roll with hands into balls the size of an egg and flatten on 1 side. Bake on a greased baking tray 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
As soon as they come out of the oven, dip in a hot honey syrup made with 1 cup of water, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup of water.
Leave the cookie in the hot syrup for 3 minutes. Drain and sprinkle with chopped walnuts, if you wish.

Number of Servings: 60

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TANIA83.