Melomakarona (Greek Honey Cookies)

Name: Melomakarona (Greek Honey Cookies)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 orange, (zested and halved); 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 cup honey; 2 cups extra virgin olive oil ((or 1 cup extra virgin olive oil and 1 cup grapeseed oil)); 1/2 cup brandy; 1 large orange, (zested and juiced (to make 1/2 cup orange juice; juice another orange if necessary)); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 7 1/2 cups (900 g) all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 to 1 cup (about 3 ounces) walnuts, (finely chopped (chop the walnuts after measuring))

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

Melomakarona are soft, oval-shaped Greek cookies scented with orange and cinnamon, drenched in honey syrup and covered with crushed walnuts. Yes, they are irresistible! This recipe makes 60 cookies; they keep well for a couple weeks, making them the perfect holiday treat or gift for family and friends.

Updated at: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:23:53 GMT