Melomakarona

Melomakarona are the small greek Christmas cookies. They are with the diples and the kourabiedes the traditional Christmas desserts !

servings20 servings preparation time15 min.pause time15 min.cooking time45 min.difficultyaveragepriceaffordable

Ingredients

  • 2 cups olive oil
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons Metaxa cognac
  • 8 cups sifted flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • walnuts
  • cinnamon

For the syrup

  • 2 cups honey
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water

Utensils

  • 1 hand or stand mixer
  • 1 flour sieve
  • 1 baking tray

Making

1

Beat together the olive oil, sugar, orange juice and cognac.

2

Sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda in another container. Repeat the operation two more times so that the mixture is perfect.

3

Mix the 2 containers together and work them gently.

4

Take pieces of dough the size of an egg and make them into oval. Place them on an ungreased baking sheet and cook in a moderate oven for 30 min.

5

Boil the honey, sugar and water for 5 min. Pour this syrup on the melomakarona, let them soak for 15 min, take them out and place them on a large dish.

6

Sprinkle with chopped nuts and cinnamon.

Note
Note

The recipe is for about 40 melomakarona.

Bon appétit and Merry Christmas !

Melomakarona servis au plat gâteaux de Noël

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