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almond cookies
In Morocco, desserts are not a strictly after-dinner affair – instead seasonal fruits rather than cooked desserts are usually served at the close of a meal. According to Moroccan chef Mourad Lahlou, baked goods are more often reserved for a late afternoon treat to be enjoyed with rounds of tea.
The typical offerings appear to be variations on a theme: almonds, honey, dates, and flaky pastry.
One glance at this recipe for almond cookies and I knew I had to make them to share over on the Caravanserai blog. They’re a one-bite affair—soft, light, and oh-so sweet—perfect with after-dinner coffee or late afternoon tea.
The almond flavour is intense, coming from three sources: almond extract, almond paste, and whole almonds, ground together with a handful of other ingredients to create these sweet, multi-textured spheres. A hint of salt rounds out the flavours, making this cookie a great introduction to simple Moroccan desserts.
Get the recipe on the Caravanserai blog.
Category: recipe | Tags: baking, cookies, dessert, gluten-free, quick and easy, recipes, sweet treats 4 comments »
September 5th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Oh lovely, I’m mad for almond cookies.
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September 6th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
For as much as I eat them, I seldom bake with almonds. I need to remedy that immediately.
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September 7th, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Oh my, I love almond cookies, now I know I am going to love these almond cookies! Beautiful.
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September 25th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Love almond everything! Will definitely be making these!
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