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Melomakarona- (greek Cookie)




Source of Recipe


Mrs Stephen C. Marick, Mount Angel OR-1963


Recipe Introduction


PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES f.
Makes 12-15 dozen.


List of Ingredients




For the cookies:
1 pound butter
1 1/4 C oil
1 1/4 cup sugar
3 T orange zest
1 1/4 cup orange juice
2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
11 cups all-purpose flour
3 C finely ground walnuts

For the syrup:
2 1/2 cup honey
1/3 C water









Recipe



Beat butter until light, add sugar. Beat. Add 1 cup walnuts. Beat. Add oil. Beat. Add orange juice. Beat. Add zest and spices. Mix baking powder with flour. Knead. Pinch off little pieces of dough and roll between hands. Place on ungreased cookie sheet Bake 30 minutes.

Syrup;
Bring ingredients to boiling point. Dip cookies in and roll in reserved 2 cups walnuts.