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
- Mix all ingredients into a sticky dough. Chill 20 minutes.
- Roll walnut-size balls, coat thickly in powdered sugar, flatten slightly.
- 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.
