Ghriba
Ghriba are traditional Moroccan cookies that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are typically flavored with almonds, sesame seeds, and a hint of citrus.
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Ingredients - Serves 24
- Sesame seeds - 1/4 cup
- Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Egg - 1
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, melted
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- Granulated sugar - 1 cup
- Almond flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press a few sesame seeds onto the top of each cookie.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Sugar: 7g
