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christmas rituals, traditional greek recipes EP. 3 | VLOGMAS 2025 🎄

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Melomakarona

Cultural Context

Melomakarona are traditional Greek Christmas cookies, originating from Cyprus. These sweet treats symbolize the joy of the holiday season and are often shared with family and friends. The combination of honey and walnuts gives them a unique flavor, making them a beloved dessert not only in Cyprus but also throughout Greece and beyond during festive occasions.

CYCYdessert
6 servings
Servings4
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup olive oil
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Dissolve the baking soda in the orange juice before adding it to the mixture.

2

Add a tablespoon more of baking soda to dissolve it after forgetting to do so initially.

3

Adjust the consistency by adding more flour if the mixture is too soft.

Equipment Needed

ovenmixing bowlsbaking sheetsaucepanwire rack

Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

glutennuts

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