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Melokarona (greek Honey Cookies)
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Servings: 1
Categories:
Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1
egg yolk 1/4
C.
plus 2 tbsp. orange juice 1/2
C.
sugar 1/2
Tsp.
grated orange peel 1 1/4
C.
butter,
melted and cooled
3 1/2
C.
flour 2
Tsp.
baking powder 1/4
Tsp.
baking soda 1/8
Tsp.
salt 1/2
Tsp.
ground cloves 1
Tsp.
cinnamon 1/2
C.
chopped nuts 1
C.
honey 1/2
C.
water
Directions:
Combine the egg yolks, orange juice, sugar and orange peel. Mix
well. Gradually add the butter and continue blending until the
mixture is as thick as mayonnaise. Sift the flour with the baking
powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Mix the dry ingredients into
the egg mixture and knead the dough until smooth. It will be stiff.
Pick up a tablespoon of dough. Squeeze slightly to form an egg
shape. For a filled cookie, press a few pieces of nuts into the
center of the dough before shaping it. Place the cookies on
ungreased baking sheets, press each cookie slightly with a fork. Bake in
preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until slightly
browned. Bring honey and water to a boil, then let it simmer
gently. When cookies are baked, dip each one in the syrup for a few
seconds, place on a wire rack to drain. Sprinkle the cookies with
the nuts. Cool. Makes about 50 cookies. These take a little time,
but are well worth it.
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