Baking 🇲🇦 Moroccan 30 min meal

Ghriba Moroccan Almond Cookies

Cracked topped, chewy almond biscuits that are naturally gluten free, with a hint of orange.

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  • Time30 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.17 a head
  • Oven170°C (150°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

16 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan) and line a tray with baking paper.

  2. 2

    Mix the ground almonds, caster sugar, baking powder, orange zest, cinnamon and salt. Beat in the egg to make a sticky dough.

  3. 3

    Roll into 16 walnut size balls and roll each in caster sugar until thickly coated.

  4. 4

    Place on the tray, spaced apart, and flatten very slightly.

  5. 5

    Bake for 12 minutes until the tops crack and the bases are just golden. They firm up as they cool.

    12 min
  6. 6

    Cool on the tray for 10 minutes before moving.

    10 min

Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.

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