These Moroccan cookies are droplets from heaven. It's crunchy yet smooth and tastes just amazing. They are made from all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, eggs, and almonds.
STEP 1.Take a large flat plate, place the butter, powdered sugar, and pinch of salt, then mix all of them together using a spatula or your hands until the butter becomes a creamy texture.
step 2
STEP 2.Then add the egg, vanilla extract, and roughly chopped raw almonds. Continue combining until the mixture becomes cognate and well combined.
step 3
STEP 3.Add the flour little by little and mix well using a spatula (or your hands) until a smooth dough is formed, the goal is not to over-knead the dough.
step 4
STEP 4.Divide the dough in half, roll each half into a long cylindrical shape and cover the cylinders with a plastic wrap. Make sure to make a knot on both ends, now place the cylinders in the freezer for at least 1-2 hours before using them.
step 5
STEP 5.Once frozen remove the plastic wrap. Using a very sharp knife, cut the frozen cylinders into equal coins of 0.5 cm / 0,2 inches thickness.
step 6
STEP 6.Place the cookies on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 180°c (356°f) for 20 minutes or until they turn golden.
step 7
STEP 7.Let the cookies cool down completely before tasting. As they cool down, they become crunchy (you can freeze the cylinders for up to 2 months in the freezer and pull them out of the freezer before using them)
Nutrition value
1376
calories per serving
101 g Fat39 g Protein77 g Carbs29 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
101g
Protein
39g
Carbs
77g
Fiber
29g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
77g
Protein
39g
Fiber
29g
Fats
Fat
101g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
410mg
Iron
10mg
Vitamin A
19mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
8mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
134mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
15mg
Vitamin E
35mg
Copper
2mcg
Magnesium
467mg
Manganese
4mg
Phosphorus
809mg
Selenium
45mcg
Zinc
6mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment