Cornes de Gazelle, also known as Gazelle Horns, are a sweet delicacy from Morocco. These crescent-shaped cookies are filled with almond paste and dusted with powdered sugar. They are perfect for serving with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1/4 cup honey
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, powdered sugar, melted butter, and almond extract to form a paste.
- Cut phyllo dough into rectangle strips.
- Place a small amount of almond paste at one end of each strip.
- Roll the dough to form a crescent shape.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush honey on the warm cookies and dust with powdered sugar.
- Let cool before serving.
Interesting Facts
Cornes de Gazelle are often served during special occasions and holidays in Morocco.
The name 'Gazelle Horns' comes from the shape of the cookies, resembling the horns of a gazelle.