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Medium 1 hr 20 min~318 kcal 2/10
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Melomakarona
Greek holiday cookies scented with orange and cinnamon, baked then soaked in honey syrup and finished with walnuts.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 41 min📖 1 min readServes 16~190 kcal🇬🇷 Greek🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 25 min cook 56 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 41 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating56 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
16 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Flour
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Olive oil
For the syrup
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Honey
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Orange juice
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Walnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Prepare a soft dough with the flour, orange juice, and olive oil.
- 2
Rest the dough for 10 minutes so it does not crack while shaping.
10 min10:00 - 3
Shape the pieces into ovals and arrange them on a tray.
- 4
Bake the cookies in a 180°C oven for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 5
Dip the warm cookies in the honey syrup for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 6
Sprinkle with walnuts and rest for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00
💡 Tip: If the cookies go into the warm honey syrup as soon as they leave the oven, the centers soften without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Sprinkle with walnuts and serve alongside coffee.
Nutrition (per serving)
~190
kcal calories
3
g protein
26
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 6%Carbs 55%Fat 39%
GI 49 · Low GIGL 13 · Medium GL
15.3g
Sugar
0.9g
Fiber
1.4mg
Sodium
1g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Melomakarona make?
This recipe serves 16.How long does Melomakarona take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 56 minutes of passive resting; 101 minutes in total.Is Melomakarona difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Melomakarona have?
Approximately 190 kcal per serving. Protein: 3g, carbs: 26g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Melomakarona contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Melomakarona belong to?
This recipe belongs to Greek cuisine.How many ingredients does Melomakarona need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Melomakarona filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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