Melomakarona Recipe
Make Melomakarona Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Syrup
Garnish
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 2
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sugar, orange juice, vanilla extract, and chopped walnuts until the mixture is smooth.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing with a spoon or spatula until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
Shape the Cookies
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take small portions of the dough and shape them into oval cookies. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- 5
Bake the Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
Syrup Preparation
- 6
Final Assembly
- 7
Soak the Cookies
While the cookies are still warm, dip them in the syrup for a few seconds, allowing them to soak up the syrup.
- 8
Garnish
Place the soaked cookies on a serving platter and sprinkle with chopped walnuts and ground cinnamon.