For the cookies
- ¾ cups sugar
- 1 orange zest of
- ¾ cups orange juice (I used the juice of 2 oranges)
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable oil (I used canola)
- ¼ cups brandy (optional – you can add more orange juice instead if you like, or a different liqueur)
- 6½ cups plain flour Approximately. You may need a little less or more.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the syrup
- 1 cup runny honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 2 inches lemon rind
- lemon juice a few squeezes
for sprinkling at the end
- ¾ cups walnuts chopped/crushed (or use pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, macadamias, even peanuts or another nut if you prefer)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon approximately
Get the full recipe at:
https://scrummylane.com/melomakarona-greek-christmas-honey-cakes/