Greek Walnut Cookies (Melomakarona) Recipe

• 1/2 c. Honey
• 1/2 c. Sugar
• 2 c. Water
• 1 Tbsp. Grated orange peel
• 1 Tbsp. Grated lemon peel
• 1/4 c. Cognac
• 1 1/4 c. Oil
• 1 1/4 c. Vegetable shortening or possibly margarine, at room temperature
• 1 c. Sugar
• 1 1/2 x Egg yolks, beaten
• 2 Tbsp. Baking pwdr
• 3/4 c. Strained freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Honey
• 3/4 Tbsp. Cinnamon
• 3/4 Tbsp. Cloves
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Rose water, optional
• 8 c. Cake flour Oil
• 1 c. Coarsely grnd walnuts

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