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
Ingredients
For the Dough
For the Mixture
For the Sesame Coating
Preparation
Mixing the Dough
Combine dry ingredients
In a bowl, combine flour, semolina, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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.
Form the dough
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing to form a smooth dough.
Preparing the Sesame Coating
Toast sesame seeds
Place toasted sesame seeds in a shallow bowl.
⚠ Ensure sesame seeds are completely cooled after toasting to avoid melting the dough.
Roll dough into balls
Roll dough into small balls (about 1 inch each).
💡 Chill the dough for 10 minutes before rolling for firmer cookies.
Coat in sesame
Gently roll each ball in the sesame seeds, pressing lightly to adhere.
Cooking Process
Preheat the Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the Cookies
Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing each ball slightly apart. Bake for 15–18 minutes at 350°F.
Cooling
Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely at room temperature.
Plating & Serving
Honeyed Moroccan Ghoriba with Sesame Seeds
Honeyed Moroccan Ghoriba with Sesame Seeds
Plating & Serving
Arrange the golden Ghoriba on a decorative plate and serve with a side of mint tea for an authentic Moroccan experience.