Melomakarona

Greek Honey Spice Christmas Cookies

1

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

2

Add melted butter, oil, and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat until combined.

3

Mix in orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and ground cloves.

4

Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, a cup at a time, until a dough forms.

5

Roll out dough and use a cookie cutter to cut out cookies

6

Place cookies on parchment paper lined baking sheets and bake until golden brown.

7

Add sugar, honey, water, orange rind, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves into a saucepan.

8

Bring mixture to a boi, reduce heat to medium and continue cooking 5 more minutes.

9

Remove cookies from oven, and immediately place in warm syrup.

10

Sprinkle cookies with walnut mixture and enjoy!

Enjoy the perfect holiday cookie!