Moroccan sesame Ghriba cookies

✔️Lactose-free

These Moroccan sesame Ghriba cookies are soft, crumbly and full of warm, traditional flavors. The toasted sesame seeds and anise give them their signature aroma and taste. Perfect to enjoy with Moroccan mint tea or to serve during special occasions.

Ingredients for approx. 85 cookies

Dough

• 450 g vegan butter

• 75 g anise seeds

• 150 g sesame seeds

• A pinch of salt

• 900 g flour

• 16 g baking powder

Toppings

• 200 g powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Let them cool slightly.

2. In a large bowl, mix the butter with the anise seeds and salt for about 1 minute.

3. Add the toasted sesame seeds and mix for another 30 seconds.

4. Gradually sift in the flour and add the baking powder. Knead until you get a soft, smooth dough.

5. Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

6. Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 190 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Keep an eye on them, as every oven works differently.

7. Let he cookies cool completely. This prevents the powdered sugar from melting.

8. Gently dip the cooled cookies into powdered sugar. Tip: handle them carefully and use gloves if needed, as the cookies can be slightly sticky.