Greek Christmas Honey Cookies

Greek Melomakarona

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Main Ingredients

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Whisk

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Stir

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Fold

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Rest

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Scoop

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Bake

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Prepare

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Dunk

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Greek Christmas Honey Cookies

Greek Christmas Honey Cookies

Greek Melomakarona

Main Ingredients

all-purpose flour baking powder ground nutmeg ground cinnamon salt sugar orange zest lemon zest olive oil orange juice baking soda prepared syrup

Whisk

Stir

Fold

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Rest

Scoop

Bake

Prepare

Dunk

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