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blopez34

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Is there any such thing as Greek honey cookies? I saw them at a Greek bakery once and I bought a few and they were delicious.

The issue is that I tried to ask the person working what they were, and the person was new and also wasn't Greek. So they didn't know any details.

They were very sweet and a little sticky, as if the cookie had been soaked in a honey syrup. Any idea what the Greek name for these cookies might be so I can track down a recipe?
 
Hi blopez34

The cookie you are describing is the Melomakarono. It is a cookie made with sugar, oil, flour, spices, cognac, and orange juice. Some even put a percentage of semolina flour as well. It is baked and then soaked into a honey syrup. Traditionally it is a cookie made around Christmas time, but trust me when I say it can be enjoyed year round. We have a great recipe in our Cooking Greek cookbook if you’re interested.
 
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PemiKanavos said:
Hi blopez34

The cookie you are describing is the Melomakarono. It is a cookie made with sugar, oil, flour, spices, cognac, and orange juice. Some even put a percentage of semolina flour as well. It is baked and then soaked into a honey syrup. Traditionally it is a cookie made around Christmas time, but trust me when I say it can be enjoyed year round. We have a great recipe in our Cooking Greek cookbook if you’re interested.
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Yes! That's it! I didn't realize it was the Christmas cookie (but with cookies anything goes haha). Thank you!
 
I love this cookie year round, but always think of it at Christmas. It actually is a great barbecue cookie! ;)
 
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