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Traditional Greek Honey Cookies

Savory-Sweet Bliss: Traditional Greek Honey Cookies Recipe

Delight in these Traditional Greek Honey Cookies, a soft and syrupy dessert perfect for any festive gathering.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup orange juice fresh is best
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or sunflower oil for a lighter touch
  • 1/2 cup honey for sweetness
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar adjust based on taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for festive flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground clove use sparingly
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg can substitute with more cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanillin powder or vanilla extract for aroma
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest or lemon zest for a twist
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup fine semolina for crumbly texture
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour main structure
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder can swap with baking soda
For the Honey Syrup
  • 1 cup sugar to sweeten
  • 1 cup honey for authentic sweetness
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick for flavor
  • 4 whole dried cloves for aroma
  • 1 piece orange peel for brightness
For Garnishing
  • 1/2 cup ground walnuts for crunch

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • baking tray
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine orange juice, olive oil, honey, water, and sugar until blended. Gradually add fine semolina, stirring until combined. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and vanillin until a soft dough forms, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan, bring together sugar, honey, water, cinnamon stick, dried cloves, and orange peel over medium heat. Boil without stirring for 4 minutes until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool.
  3. Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). Take a portion of dough (40-45 grams) and roll into an oval shape. Place on a parchment-lined tray, pressing a fork on top for decoration.
  4. Bake cookies for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Monitor to prevent over-browning.
  5. Once baked, dip each cookie into the cooled syrup for a few seconds on each side. Transfer to a cooling rack to drain excess syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. They improve in flavor over time.

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