Melomakarona - Greek Christmas Honey Cookies

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1 COMBINE DRY INGREDIENTS Whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

2 COMBINE WET INGREDIENTS Add melted butter, oil, and sugar to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer to combine.

3 ADD FLAVORINGS & SPICES Next, mix in orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and ground cloves.

4 MAKE THE DOUGH Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet until a soft dough forms.

5 BAKE! Bake the cookies until the edges are slightly crisp and tops are golden.

6 MAKE THE HONEY SYRUP Combine sugar, honey, water, orange rind, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a saucepan.

7 SOAK COOKIES IN SYRUP Work in batches to soak hot cookies into warm syrup.

9 TOP WITH WALNUTS Top melomakarona with a mixture of crushed walnuts, sugar, and spices.