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Moroccan Cookies

Nutty Moroccon Cookies with a crispy crust and a chewy interior, The cookie has a burst of flavors.
Course Snack
Cuisine African
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 31/2 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup almond meal
  • 5 tbsp icing sugar
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 tsp white rose essence
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/3 cup almonds chopped

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix together butter, oil, sugar and orange zest.
  • Add the almond meal and mix well.
  • Add flour, cardamom powder and mix well.
  • Add the chopped almonds and mix.
  • Add the rose essence and water and knead to make a crumbly dough.
  • Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 175°C.
  • Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a ball.
  • Slightly flatten it and there will be cracks on the edges which is absolutely okay .
  • Arrange the cookies on a greased tray 1″ apart.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack and store in airtight jar.

Notes

Almond Ghoriba , Moroccon cookies with orange zest