Traditional Moroccan Ghriba Asfiya by Delices Deloubna

Ingredients

• 500g all-purpose flour
• 150g granulated sugar
• 200ml vegetable oil
• 100g sesame seeds, toasted and crushed
• 100g peanuts, roasted and finely ground
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, crushed sesame seeds, ground peanuts, baking powder, and salt until ready to serve.
3. Gradually pour in the vegetable oil while mixing by hand until the dough is sandy but holds together when pressed.
4. Shape the dough into small balls, approximately 30g each, and place them on the prepared baking sheet until ready to serve.
5. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm to create the signature Ghriba shape until ready to serve.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cookies are golden and have developed characteristic cracks on the surface.
7. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before handling, as they are very fragile when hot.