Melomacarona (Greek Honey-Dipped Cookies)
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4
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cups mild-flavored olive oil
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1 1/4
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cups sugar
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1
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tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
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1/2
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cup orange juice
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2
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tablespoons cognac or orange juice
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2
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teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 1/2
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teaspoons baking soda
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3/4
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teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4
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teaspoon salt
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1/4
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teaspoon ground cloves
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7
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cups all-purpose flour
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1/2
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cup sugar
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1/2
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teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1
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egg white, lightly beaten
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1/4
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cup sliced almonds
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1
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recipe Spiced Honey Glaze (see recipe below)
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Spiced Honey Glaze
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Ingredients
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1/3
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cup sugar
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1/3
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cup water
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1/3
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cup honey
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1
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teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
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1
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tablespoon lemon juice
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3
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inches stick cinnamon
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1
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whole clove
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Directions
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1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, honey, lemon peel, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and clove. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cool completely before dipping cookies.
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