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Ghriba (Moroccan Crackled Almond Cookies)

Chewy, crackled Moroccan ghriba almond cookies — just 5 ingredients and naturally gluten-free.

⏱ 30 min 🍽 Serves 20 👩‍🍳 Easy
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Moroccan almond ghriba cookies dusted with powdered sugar

Ghriba are soft, chewy almond cookies with a beautiful crackled top. They’re naturally gluten-free and need only five ingredients.

Recipe: Ghriba (Moroccan Crackled Almond Cookies)

Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Total30 min
Serves20
LevelEasy
Calories~110

Ingredients

  • 300 g ground almonds
  • 150 g sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients into a sticky dough. Chill 20 minutes.
  2. Roll walnut-size balls, coat thickly in powdered sugar, flatten slightly.
  3. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes until cracked but still soft.

Tips for success

  • Underbake slightly — they firm up as they cool.

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