Ghoriba Almond Cookies

Name: Ghoriba Almond Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour (or finely ground blanched almonds); 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp almond extract; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling); 24 whole blanched almonds (for garnish)

Crumbly, chewy Moroccan almond shortbread cookies with a crunchy crinkled sugar crust and a tender almond-scented center, similar to a Middle Eastern amaret. Just 5 main ingredients for an elegant dessert.

40 minEasyServes 6250 cal/serving

North AfricanDessertOvenVegetarianDairy-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 cups almond flour (or finely ground blanched almonds)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
24 whole blanched almonds (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups almond flour (or finely ground blanched almonds), 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp baking powder. Stir well.
3

Add 2 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp almond extract. Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
4

Place 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling) in a shallow bowl. With slightly damp hands, roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into smooth balls. Roll each ball in the granulated sugar to coat thoroughly.
5

Place the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Press one whole blanched almonds (for garnish) into the center of each cookie.
6

Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the cookies are lightly crinkled on the outside but still look slightly underdone. They will be very soft when hot.
7

Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring - they firm up as they cool into a chewy, crumbly texture.

Questions

How long does Ghoriba Almond Cookies keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Ghoriba Almond Cookies?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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