Authentic Greek Christmas Honey Cookies

Juicy aromatic cookies with a hint of cinnamon and orange drenched in a honey syrup and topped crushed walnuts

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In a large bowl mix the olive oil, cognac or brandy, orange juice, sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and orange peel. Set aside.

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In another bowl sift flour and mix with the baking powder and baking soda. Add the flour gradually to the olive oil mixture, while stirring with a wooden spoon

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Roll the dough in little balls about the size of a walnut. Using your fingers press one side of the ball on a grater or pierce with a fork and then fold over so that the cookie is in a oval shape

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Place the cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 25-28 minutes.

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Once all the cookies are baked, transfer to a large casserole dish and flip them so that the bottom part is facing up, let them cool down.

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For the syrup bring to a boil the honey, syrup and water and let it boil for 3 minutes. Remove the foam.

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Once the syrup is boiled, pour it over the cookies, making sure all cookies are covered with syrup. Let the cookies sit for at least 2-3 hours so that they absorb the syrup.

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Turn over on the melomakarona right side again, sprinkle the walnut mixture over the melomakarona.

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Place the melomakarona on a large platter. Enjoy!

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