Melt-in-your-mouth Moroccan shortbread cookies with crackled tops. Toasted sesame seeds and ground almonds add nutty crunch.
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Sellou Recipe – Sfouf or Zmita
Moroccan sellou, also called sfouf or less commonly zmita, is a rich, nutty confection of ground fried almonds, ground toasted unhulled sesame seeds, and browned flour. Flavored with cinnamon and anise and sweetened...
Moroccan Fekkas with Almonds and Raisins – Fekkas Msseoues
Fekkas or fakkas is a famous twice-baked Moroccan cookie very much like biscotti. In Morocco we find them in different shapes and sizes and with different additions. This recipe is for a classic version called...
Krichlate Recipe – Moroccan Petite Shortbread Cookies for Ashura
Krichlate, qrishlat, fqiqssat or q’iq’ats (كعيكعات) are crunchy miniature shortbread cookies. They’re sold in Moroccan markets and traditional bakeries throughout the year, but we mostly associate them...
Krachel Recipe – Moroccan Sweet Rolls with Anise, Sesame and Orange Flower Water
Krachel — also called el gors — are brioche-like Moroccan sweet rolls traditionally flavored with anise seeds, sesame seeds and orange flower water. They’re a popular offering at breakfast or tea time, where...
