Moroccan sweets

Do you know the feeling when you discover that you’ve just made your actual favourite-most delicious-cookie-in the entire world taste a zillion times better? That’s a very special feeling and it doesn’t happen everyday. That’s how I felt the first time I tasted my pistachio and hazelnut briouates. It made me feel like dancing and jumping around. Seriously.

Chebakia, also called Mkharka in certain regions, is one of the most popular sweets in Morocco! especially during the month of Ramadan, where Chabakia is a must, usually eaten with Harira (the famous Moroccan tomato soup).

Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE

Panera Bread's famous Chocolate Mint Crinkle Cookie (copycat).

Crunchy phyllo pastry stuffed with an orange blossom water fragranced almond filling which is then drenched in sugar syrup. This sweet dish reminds me so much of the Moroccan biscuits which I think are called Ghoribas. I had completely forgotten about those. I remember my sister used to get these delicious Moroccan biscuitsRead more

Today we are making Krachel, also known as Moroccan sweet rolls. This brioche style bread pulls Moroccan flavor from anise seeds, orange blossom water, and a sesame seed topping. These rolls are traditionally served with Moroccan mint tea and make a delicious breakfast, snack or side.

Served during Purim, Yom Kippur, weddings and other occasions and holidays, this Moroccan pastry is a favorite. "Fejouela" also called "Pajouela" may likely be a mispronunciation of the word Fadoello. The participation of the little girls of the family was always welcome at the confection of this delicate and time-consuming pastry. Our task was to roll the dough until it was almost paper-thin then spread it on sheets to dry. Afterwards using serrated bronze rollers we cut ribbons of dough…

Sfenj are light and airy Moroccan donuts that are deep fried and topped with a sprinkle of sugar. They are appropriately named for their spongey texture and pair perfectly with a glass of Moroccan mint tea.

Flavored with apricot jam, orange flower water, and coconut, these Moroccan cookies resemble snowballs. They're also known as Richbond Cookies.

Flavored with apricot jam, orange flower water, and coconut, these Moroccan cookies resemble snowballs. They're also known as Richbond Cookies.