Moroccan Desserts, Cookies, Pastries and Sweets
Fresh fruit is the traditional ending to a Moroccan meal, but you'll want to have lots of Moroccan cookies and pastries on hand to go with afternoon tea or coffee. From rich almond pastries like m'hencha to crunchy biscotti-like fekkas, there's sure to be a traditional Moroccan cookie recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Chebakia (Chebbakia, Shebakia) - Recipe for Moroccan Sesame Cookies with Honey
Halwa Chebakia (also spelled chebbakia and shebakia) is a Moroccan sesame cookie which is folded into a flower shape, fried and then drenched in honey. It's traditionally served during Ramadan and for special occasions.
Halwa Chebakia (also spelled chebbakia and shebakia) is a Moroccan sesame cookie which is folded into a flower shape, fried and then drenched in honey. It's traditionally served during Ramadan and for special occasions.
Candied Peanuts Recipe - How to Make Caramelized Peanuts
Candied peanuts are a popular Moroccan snack and very easy to make.
Candied peanuts are a popular Moroccan snack and very easy to make.
Kaak d'Essaouira - Moroccan Cookie w/ Anise, Sesame and Orange Flower Water
This crunchy vegan Moroccan cookie takes its name from the coastal city of Essaouira. The egg-free dough is flavored with sesame, anise and orange flower water.
This crunchy vegan Moroccan cookie takes its name from the coastal city of Essaouira. The egg-free dough is flavored with sesame, anise and orange flower water.
Amlou Recipe - Moroccan Dip of Almonds, Honey and Argan Oil
Amlou is a delicious Moroccan dip made from toasted almonds, argan oil and honey. It's very easy to make, and usually served for breakfast or tea time.
Amlou is a delicious Moroccan dip made from toasted almonds, argan oil and honey. It's very easy to make, and usually served for breakfast or tea time.
Easy Lemon Cake Recipe - Moroccan Lemon Cake
This light, fine-textured lemon cake gets delicious flavor from lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.
This light, fine-textured lemon cake gets delicious flavor from lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.
Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe - Moroccan Chocolate Cake
Why bake from a mix? This Moroccan Chocolate Cake recipe is quick and easy to prepare.
Why bake from a mix? This Moroccan Chocolate Cake recipe is quick and easy to prepare.
Easy Orange Cake Recipe - Moroccan Orange Cake
This Moroccan Orange Cake Recipe is quick and easy to make, and delicious without frosting.
This Moroccan Orange Cake Recipe is quick and easy to make, and delicious without frosting.
Ghoriba with Toasted Sesame Seeds - Moroccan Shortbread Cookies with Sesame
These Moroccan shortbread cookies with toasted sesame seeds are a family favorite and very easy to make.
These Moroccan shortbread cookies with toasted sesame seeds are a family favorite and very easy to make.
Ghoriba with Coconut - Moroccan Coconut Macaroons
Ghoribas with Coconut are similar to macaroons. Semolina flour is a perfect complement to the coconut.
Ghoribas with Coconut are similar to macaroons. Semolina flour is a perfect complement to the coconut.
Ghoriba with Almonds - Moroccan Almond Macaroons
Rich, chewy almond ghoriba are a Moroccan favorite. Try them and you'll see why.
Rich, chewy almond ghoriba are a Moroccan favorite. Try them and you'll see why.
Beignets - Sweet Moroccan Doughnut Recipe
Even Morocco has a version of sweet, yeast-risen fried dough. Serve these beignets, or doughnuts, at breakfast or tea time.
Even Morocco has a version of sweet, yeast-risen fried dough. Serve these beignets, or doughnuts, at breakfast or tea time.
Moroccan Rice Pudding Recipe
Recipe for creamy Moroccan rice pudding. Cinnamon and orange flower water add classic Moroccan flavor.
Recipe for creamy Moroccan rice pudding. Cinnamon and orange flower water add classic Moroccan flavor.
Moroccan Sliced Oranges with Cinnamon, Sugar and Orange Flower Water
Sliced oranges with cinnamon, sugar and orange flower water are a classic Moroccan dessert.
Sliced oranges with cinnamon, sugar and orange flower water are a classic Moroccan dessert.
Pomegranate Seeds Moroccan Style
Pomegranate seeds are juicy, nutritious, and extra delicious with the additions of orange flower water and cinnamon.
Pomegranate seeds are juicy, nutritious, and extra delicious with the additions of orange flower water and cinnamon.
Moroccan Bechkito Recipe - Crisp Cut-Out Cookies
Moroccan bechkito are crisp, cut-out cookies. Stars, hearts and crescent moons are popular shapes.
Moroccan bechkito are crisp, cut-out cookies. Stars, hearts and crescent moons are popular shapes.
Moroccan Yogurt Cake Recipe
This Moroccan cake is fun to make with the kids. Use the empty yogurt cup as your measure.
This Moroccan cake is fun to make with the kids. Use the empty yogurt cup as your measure.
Moroccan Spicy Fekkas Recipe
This Moroccan recipe takes its name from a crunchy cookie called fekkas. Flavored with onion, cheese, and hot sauce, spicy fekkas are actually more like a cracker.
This Moroccan recipe takes its name from a crunchy cookie called fekkas. Flavored with onion, cheese, and hot sauce, spicy fekkas are actually more like a cracker.
Moroccan Fekkas with Almonds, Sesame and Raisins
Recipe and instructions for making the traditional Moroccan cookie called fekkas with almonds, sesame and raisins.
Recipe and instructions for making the traditional Moroccan cookie called fekkas with almonds, sesame and raisins.
Moroccan Sellou Recipe - Sweet Made from Ground Almonds, Sesame and Flour
Sellou is a unique Moroccan sweet made from sesames, almonds and flour that has been browned in the oven. It is traditionally served in Ramadan and for special occasions.
Sellou is a unique Moroccan sweet made from sesames, almonds and flour that has been browned in the oven. It is traditionally served in Ramadan and for special occasions.