Classic Melomakarona with Semolina: Greek Christmas Cookies

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Classic Melomakarona with Semolina: Greek Christmas Cookies

Category: Cookies

Source: www.dimitrasdishes.com

Equipment

Baking tray
Saucepan
Mixing bowl

Ingredients

Granulated sugar
Water
Cinnamon stick
Orange zest
Honey
All-purpose flour
Semolina
Baking powder
Orange zest
Cinnamon
Ground cloves
Olive oil
Granulated sugar
Vanilla extract
Orange juice
Baking soda
Ground walnuts
Cinnamon
Ground cloves

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.

Make the Syrup:

In a saucepan combine the sugar, water, cinnamon, and orange peel. Bring to a boil and as soon as the sugar dissolves add the honey. Remove from the heat, stir and set aside to cool.

Make the Dough:

Combine all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl and whisk them together. In another bowl, combine all of the wet ingredients and whisk together. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into the bowl. Gently mix together until a dough has formed. Do not over-mix or the cookies will become oily.

Form the Cookies:

Take a piece of dough (walnut-sixed, about 35g - 40g) and roll it in your hands. Form it into an oval and then press the tips in so that they are rounded and they don't burn. Place the dough on the prepared baking trays and then flatten the tops a bit. Pierce the top of each cookie with a fork to create a decorative pattern.
Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crisp.
Using a slotted spoon immediately dip the hot cookies (about 4-5 at a time) into the cool syrup. Let them soak for 20-25 seconds flipping them over a few times. Transfer the cookies to a serving tray and pour the remaining syrup on top.
Combine all of the topping ingredients into a small bowl, mix them together and sprinkle over the cookies.

Nutrition

Serving size:224.9
Energy:734.4
Ratio:3.3
Carbohydrate:116.3
Fat:28.6
Protein:8.6
Saturated fat:3.9
Sodium:42.6
Sugar:67.8

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