Fekkas
Fekkas is a delicious Moroccan cookie that is often made with ingredients like almonds, sesame seeds, and warm spices such as cinnamon and anise. It's a crunchy and flavorful treat commonly enjoyed with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground anise
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and anise.
- Add the melted butter and milk to the dry ingredients, and mix until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a log about 1 inch thick.
- Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet, and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top, pressing them gently into the dough.
- Bake the Fekkas in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the Fekkas cool slightly before slicing them into diagonal pieces.
- Serve and enjoy your homemade Fekkas cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 43g (14%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 26g (40%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 32mg (11%)Sodium: 181mg (8%)Potassium: 238mg (7%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 14g (16%)Vitamin A: 381IU (8%)Vitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 185mg (19%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
