Receta Melokarona (Greek Honey Cookies)
Raciónes: 12
Ingredientes
- 1 x Egg yolk
- 1/4 c. Plus
- 2 Tbsp. Orange juice
- 1/2 c. Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Grated orange peel
- 1 1/4 c. Butter, melted and cooled
- 3 1/2 c. Flour
- 2 tsp Baking pwdr
- 1/4 tsp Baking soda
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Grnd cloves
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 c. Minced nuts
- 1 c. Honey
- 1/2 c. Water
Direcciones
- Combine the egg yolks, orange juice, sugar and orange peel. Mix well.
- Gradually add in the butter and continue blending till the mix is as thick as mayonnaise. Sift the flour with the baking pwdr, baking soda, salt and spices. Mix the dry ingredients into the egg mix and knead the dough till smooth. It will be stiff. Pick up a Tbsp. of dough.
- Squeeze slightly to create an egg shape. For a filled cookie, press a few pcs of nuts into the center of the dough before shaping it. Place the cookies on ungreased baking sheets, press each cookie slightly with a fork.
- Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 min or possibly till slightly browned.
- Bring honey and water to a boil, then let it simmer gently. When cookies are baked, dip each one in the syrup for a few seconds, place on a wire rack to drain. Sprinkle the cookies with the nuts. Cold.
- Makes about 50cookies. These take a little time, but are well worth it.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 116g | |
Recipe makes 12 servings | |
Calories 456 | |
Calories from Fat 196 | 43% |
Total Fat 22.5g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 12.61g | 50% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
Sodium 437mg | 18% |
Potassium 101mg | 3% |
Total Carbs 61.4g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
Sugars 32.13g | 21% |
Protein 5.07g | 8% |