Description
Indulge in the warm, honey-soaked goodness of Greek Melomakarono cookies. These delightful treats combine a rich blend of olive oil, citrus zest, and crunchy walnuts, all enveloped in a sweet honey syrup. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these cookies promise to bring smiles and delicious memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey (plus extra for syrup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup ground walnuts (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and orange zest.
- In another bowl, mix olive oil, honey, vanilla extract, and water until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until you achieve a smooth dough.
- Shape the dough into small balls and slightly flatten them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown but still soft in the center.
- While baking, prepare the syrup by simmering an equal part of honey and water until slightly thickened.
- Drench each cookie in syrup immediately after removing from the oven and sprinkle with ground walnuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg