MELOMAKARONA
Growing up in Cyprus, we would see this melomakarona cookie everywhere during the holidays. Every year my mother, Thelma, would make plate after plate of these all Christmas long. It's just not the holidays without them. -Paris Paraskeva, San Francisco, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water and honey; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Cool completely. , Meanwhile, for cookies, in a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar and oil until blended. Beat in Cognac, orange juice and honey. In another bowl, whisk flour, orange zest, baking powder and cinnamon; gradually beat into sugar mixture., Shape tablespoons of dough into 1-in.-thick ovals. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks., Float and turn warm cookies in syrup about 10 seconds; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with walnuts. Let stand until set. Store between pieces of waxed paper in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Anita Phillip
[email protected]I've never heard of melomakarona before, but they look interesting. I might have to try this recipe.
Ramtex mumbejja bima
[email protected]I'm not sure how to make melomakarona, but this recipe looks easy to follow.
Mohamed billoh Jalloh
[email protected]These melomakarona look amazing!
Marie Howard
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Johan Gomez
[email protected]I love melomakarona! These look delicious.
Dombenjak
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Ahmadbilal Ahmadi
[email protected]These melomakarona were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it! They were so delicious, and everyone at my party loved them.
Tayub Mohammed
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my melomakarona didn't turn out as good as I expected. They were a bit dry and the flavor was bland.
Babul Hussain
[email protected]These melomakarona were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less honey syrup next time.
Muath
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of melomakarona, but these were really good! The flavor was amazing, and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
saeed hassan
[email protected]Delicious! I made these melomakarona for my family and they loved them. They were so moist and flavorful, and the honey syrup was the perfect finishing touch.
Tariq Muhammad
[email protected]These melomakarona were easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they came out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
kboss pro
[email protected]These melomakarona were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making these again next year.
Peter Weber
[email protected]I've never had melomakarona before, but these were delicious! The flavor was amazing, and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Rida Zainab816
[email protected]These melomakarona came out perfect! They were so moist and flavorful, and the honey syrup was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again soon.