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Honeyed Moroccan Ghoriba with Sesame Seeds

Honeyed Moroccan Ghoriba with Sesame Seeds


A sweet and nutty Moroccan classic

Delightfully crumbly and rich cookies, these traditional Moroccan Ghoriba are flavored with honey and sesame seeds, offering a taste of North African charm in every bite.

  • 1 h 30 min
  • 24 cookies
  • Easy

Chef’s Tip: Enjoy these Honeyed Moroccan Ghoriba with a touch of traditional flair!

Ingredients

For the Dough

All-purpose flour
2 cups
Fine semolina
1/2 cup
Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon
Salt
1/4 teaspoon

For the Mixture

Unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup
Vegetable oil
1/2 cup
Powdered sugar
3/4 cup
Honey
2 tablespoons
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon

For the Sesame Coating

Toasted sesame seeds
1/2 cup
Chef’s Tip:

Preparation


Mixing the Dough

1

Combine dry ingredients

In a bowl, combine flour, semolina, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2

Cream wet ingredients

In a separate large bowl, whip butter until soft. Add in the vegetable oil, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla, mixing until creamy.

3

Form the dough

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing to form a smooth dough.

Preparing the Sesame Coating

1

Toast sesame seeds

Place toasted sesame seeds in a shallow bowl.

⚠ Ensure sesame seeds are completely cooled after toasting to avoid melting the dough.

2

Roll dough into balls

Roll dough into small balls (about 1 inch each).

💡 Chill the dough for 10 minutes before rolling for firmer cookies.

3

Coat in sesame

Gently roll each ball in the sesame seeds, pressing lightly to adhere.

Cooking Process


1

Preheat the Oven

Preheat to 350°F (175°C).

Preheating time: 10 minutes
2

Bake the Cookies

Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing each ball slightly apart. Bake for 15–18 minutes at 350°F.

Heat guide: 350°F
3

Cooling

Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely at room temperature.

Cooling: room temperature

Never leave hot oil unattended. Keep a lid nearby …

Plating & Serving


Honeyed Moroccan Ghoriba with Sesame Seeds

Honeyed Moroccan Ghoriba with Sesame Seeds

Honeyed Moroccan Ghoriba with Sesame Seeds

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Plating & Serving

Arrange the golden Ghoriba on a decorative plate and serve with a side of mint tea for an authentic Moroccan experience.

Sauce Pairings

Mint Tea
Traditionally served with Moroccan cookies.

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Light dusting of powdered sugar (optional)Drizzle of honey (for extra sweetness)

Perfect Sides

Fresh fruit platter
Nuts such as almonds or walnuts

Chef's Final Touch

Enjoy these Honeyed Moroccan Ghoriba with a touch of traditional flair!

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