Fenikia Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter over low heat until butter is melted and mixtureis hot.
• Remove from heat and stir in water and brandy.
• Cool.
• Stir in beaten eggs.
• Sift together flour and baking powder with the tablespoon each of cinnamon and cloves.
• Add to liquid mixture to make a dough that is not too soft.
• Add a little more flour if necessary.
• With floured hands shape dough into ovals and indent lengthwise with thumbs.
• Combine chopped walnuts with sugar anddash each cinnamon and cloves.
• Put 1 tsp of this filling into the indentation in the dough and close dough over filling.
• Place on cookie sheets and bake in a 400° oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool.
• Dip cooled cookies into hot syrup and place on racks to drain.
• Decorate with chopped walnuts.