ROSE AND ALMOND GHRIBA
These delightful cookies, which are adapted from "Casablanca: My Moroccan Food" by Nargisse Benkabbou (Firefly, 2018), are like a cracked and caky rose lukum, a jelly candy often referred to as Turkish delight. Ghriba is a specific type of cookie that Moroccans bake all year long. Recipes vary depending on the region or the family, but they all have one thing in common: They are cracked on the outside and chewy on the inside. When it comes to ghriba, the flavoring possibilities are endless. The most popular varieties are almond, coconut and walnut.
Provided by Nargisse Benkabbou
Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 45m
Yield 16 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place confectioners' sugar in a small bowl.
- Place all of the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and use your hands or a large spatula to mix them together until you have a smooth and slightly sticky dough. Scoop the dough in heaping single tablespoonfuls (about 30 grams each) and roll each into a ball, then roll each ball in confectioners' sugar until completely coated.
- Transfer the coated dough balls to the lined cookie sheet and lightly press each with the palm of your hand, but don't flatten them completely.
- Immediately bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the cookies are cracked and firm on the outside. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container to prevent them from drying out. They will keep for up to seven days.
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Mashikula Mikidad
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out as expected. They were too dry and crumbly.
Al Mohammad Sharif
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Gaonaly Yang
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so delicate and elegant.
Bishnu Sen
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.
Laki Akter
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of almond, but I still liked these cookies. The rose flavor is really prominent.
Marjeana Whitson
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would feel about the rose flavor, but I was pleasantly surprised. These cookies are delicious!
Iqbal Singh
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love the crunchy texture.
ali butt 302
[email protected]I had some trouble finding rose water, but it was worth the effort. These cookies are so flavorful.
Tasha Kiage
[email protected]The cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
Joydev Roy
[email protected]These cookies are so pretty and unique. I'm definitely going to make them again for my next party.
Trillion Mercy
[email protected]I've never had a rose-flavored cookie before, but these were amazing! The almond flavor really complemented the rose.
Abir Abdullah
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They were easy to make and tasted delicious. I loved the combination of rose and almond flavors.