Greek · Dessert
Melomakarona-Style Semolina Syrup Cookies
A two-cookie batch of the Greek festive classic melomakarona, built from an orange- and clove-scented semolina-and-oil dough that's baked until firm, then bathed in warm honey syrup and finished with toasted walnut.
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15 minsPrep
22 minsCook
52 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
186Calories
2.6gProtein
10.5gFat
21.6gCarbs
8.4gSugar
1.3gFiber
138mgSodium
0mgChol
1gSat Fat
56mgPotassium
16mgCalcium
0.8mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
1.7mgVitamin C
0gPolyol
0gAllulose
0gAlcohol
Goes well with
Ouzo
local
Greek Coffee (Elliniko)
international
vegetarian
dairy-free
sweet-spot
all-time-classics
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a small baking sheet.
2
In a bowl whisk the sunflower oil with the orange juice and zest, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves until the baking soda fizzes slightly.
3
Stir in the semolina and let it sit for 5 minutes to hydrate.
4
Fold in the all-purpose flour just until a soft, slightly oily dough forms - do not overwork it.
5
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape each into a small oval, pressing lightly so they hold together.
6
Place on the lined sheet and bake for 20-22 minutes until firm and golden at the edges.
7
Meanwhile combine the honey, sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes to make a thin syrup, then take off the heat.
8
While the cookies are still warm, dip each one briefly into the warm syrup for about 10 seconds per side, then set on a wire rack set over a plate to drain.
9
Sprinkle the syrup-soaked cookies with the toasted chopped walnut while they are still tacky.
10
Let the cookies rest for at least 15 minutes so the syrup sets slightly before serving.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 10g10g Semolina, fine
- 22g22g All Purpose Flour
- 14g14g Sunflower Oil
- 6g6g Orange, zested and juiced
- 1g1g Baking Soda
- 1g1g Cinnamon Ground
- 0.5g0.5g Cloves, ground
- 12g12g Honey, 1, bulk_sweeteners
- 6g6g Sugar White, 1, bulk_sweeteners
- 10g10g Water, 1, water_and_ice
- 10g10g Walnut, finely chopped, toasted, 1
