Fekkas cookies

✔️ Lactose-free

Fekkas cookies are a true traditional treat, perfect to enjoy with tea or coffee. These crunchy Moroccan biscuits are flavored with anise, sesame and orange blossom water. They take a little time to prepare, but the result is absolutely worth it. crisp, aromatic and perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

• 50 g anise seeds

• 50 g sesame seeds

• 5 eggs

• 1 egg white

• 250 g granulated sugar

• 300 ml sunflower oil

• A drizzle of orange blossom water

• 100 g almonds

• 800 g flour

• 16 g baking powder

• 1 egg yolk

• 1 tsp instant coffee

Instructions

1. You do not need to preheat the oven.

2. Toast the almonds in a pan for about 10 minutes and set aside.

3. Grind the anise seeds finely using a blender.

4. In a large bowl, mix the ground anise, sesame seeds, eggs, egg white, sugar and sunflower oil. Add the orangeblossom water and the toasted almonds and mix well.

5. Sift the flour and baking powder into the mixture and knead until you get a cohesive dough.

6. Divide the dough into 4 portions and shape each into a long log.

7. Mix the egg yolk with the instant coffee and brush this mixture over the dough logs.

8. Use a fork to make lines on top.

9. Place the baking tray in a cold oven, then set the oven to 200 degrees. Bake for 45-50 minutes until fully cooked.

10. Remove from the oven and place the logs in the refrigerator or freezer for about 3 hours, or until completely cold. This makes slicing easier.

11. Slice the logs into cookies, place them back on a baking tray and bake again for 10-15 minutes until crispy.

12. Serve with ne3ne3 tea or coffee and enjoy!