Recipe Melomakarona (Greek Honey Cookies) II

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A variation on the Recipe - Melomakarona (Greek Honey Cookies) ...
Makes: 24-30

Ingredients
For the Biscuits
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup olive oil
¼ cup sugar
½ cup brandy (or whiskey)
1 tablespoon orange zest
¼ cup orange juice

For the syrup
1 cup honey
½ cup sugar
1 cup water
for the garnish
½ cup chopped walnut
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F /Gas 4)
2. In a bowl combine flour, baking power and baking soda. Mix well together
3. In a separate bowl, combine oil, sugar, brandy, orange juice and orange rind.
4. Incorporate mixture into the flour. It should be easy to knead.
5. Knead lightly for 5 minutes.
6. Take a heaped dessert spoon full of the dough and roll it into a 6-8cm oval (2½ - 3 inches). It should be thick, 2 - 3cm high.
7. Place on a greased baking tray and put it in the oven for 20 minutes or until light brown.
8. To make the syrup, add the sugar, water and honey in a saucepan and boil for five minutes. Take it off the heat and allow to cool.
9. Dip the cookies in the syrup and then place on a serving plate.
10. Garnish with chopped walnuts and cinnamon.