Sugar Free Christmas Honey Cookies (Melomakarona)

Rediscovering Tradition with Sugar-Free Melomakarona

In the spirit of tradition and health-conscious choices, our sugar-free Melomakarona recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic Greek holiday treat. Savor the essence of the festive season with these guilt-free cookies that strike the perfect balance between tradition and wellness.

Essential Ingredients: Balancing Flavors for Sugar-Free Bliss

Elevate your baking experience by delving into the wholesome components that make Melomakarona a guilt-free delight. From the lusciousness of olive oil to the warmth of ground cinnamon, each ingredient plays a vital role in crafting the perfect sugar-free cookie. Explore the symphony of spices and citrus as ground clove, cinnamon, and orange zest come together to create a burst of flavors.

Mastering the Technique: From Dough to Distinctive Shapes

Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the meticulous process of crafting the perfect Melomakarona dough. Achieve the ideal texture and flavor, ensuring each cookie is a masterpiece. Learn the art of shaping, from intricate meshed patterns to the final, perfectly baked result.

Dipping and Serving: Elevating the Melomakarona Experience

The final steps of our recipe bring the Melomakarona to life. Watch as these freshly baked delights take a delightful dip in homemade syrup, enhancing their sweetness. Present them on a large plate, generously sprinkled with crushed walnuts, for a visually appealing and mouthwatering experience that captures the essence of Greek holiday traditions.

No Sugar Christmas Honey Cookies (Melomakarona)

Recipe by George Zolis

3.0 from 2 votes

Course: DessertCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

90

pieces

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Calories

170

kcal

Total time

50

minutes

Experience the festive delight of sugar-free Melomakarona, where tradition meets wellness. Our recipe transforms this classic Greek treat into a wholesome, flavorful experience, allowing you to indulge in the holiday spirit without compromising on health. From the nourishing blend of olive oil to the aromatic symphony of spices, every step is a celebration of tradition and taste. Crafted with care, dipped in homemade syrup, and adorned with crushed walnuts, these cookies redefine the joy of guilt-free indulgence, ensuring each bite is a journey into the heart of Greek holiday traditions.

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Ingredients

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• For the Cookies

• 200 g 7 oz Olive oil

• 300 g 10.6 oz Corn oil

• 300 g 10.6 oz Honey

• 200 g 7 oz Orange juice

• 80 g 2.8 oz Cognac or Brandy

• Zest of 2 oranges

• 1000 g 2 lb All purpose flour

• 200 g 7 oz Fine Semolina

• 20 g 0.7 oz Baking powder

• 10 g 0.4 oz Baking soda

• 2 g 0.1 oz Ground clove

• 10 g 0.4 oz Ground cinnamon

• 1 pinch 1 pinch Salt

• 150 g 5.3 oz Walnuts, crushed

• For the Syrup

• 1500 g 3 lb Honey

• 350 g 12.3 oz Water

• Peels of one orange

• 2 2 Cinnamon sticks

• Juice of half a lemon

Recipe directions

• Making the Syrup
• Place a pot over heat. Add water, cinnamon sticks, orange peels, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
• Turn off the heat, then add the honey and stir well.
• Set the syrup aside to cool.
• Making the Melomakarona
• In a big bowl add the corn oil, olive oil, honey, a pinch of salt and stir.
• Add the cognac (or brandy) and stir. Add the ground clove, ground cinnamon and stir.
• Add the orange zest and baking powder.
• Combine the baking soda with orange juice, then add it to the bowl.
• Add the fine semolina and stir.
• Gradually incorporate the flour while mixing. Mix until dough.
• Set the dough aside for 20 minutes.
• Shaping the Melomakarona cookies
• Take a small portion of the dough (about 30 g) and shape it into a cookie.
• Gently press it into a meshed container to create the pattern.
• Arrange the cookies on a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
• Baking the Melomakarona cookies
• Preheat the oven to 170 C (340 F) and bake for 30 minutes.
• To assemble
• Dip the hot cookies into the cold syrup for about 10-15 seconds.
• Transfer the melomakarona to a rack.
• Serving the Melomakarona
• Serve the melomakarona on a large plate. Sprinkle crushed walnuts on top.

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