Melomakarona (Greek Christmas Honey Biscuits)
Healthy Holiday Recipe

These are light and crisp rather than heavy and syrupy.

Ingredients:
1 cup oil
2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup brandy
3 egg yolks
2 - 3 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
Flour

Syrup:
1 cup honey
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
Cinnamon stick, cloves, lemon peel
Chopped walnuts for topping

Directions:
Whip butter and sugar until very light and fluffy.

Beat in ingredients in order given, adding just enough flour to make pliable dough.

Quickly shape into small ovals, press with fork to make a design and bake at 350 degrees until golden brown.

Boil syrup ingredients together for 7 minutes and quickly dip cool biscuits into hot syrup. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Make extra syrup, if needed.