Delicious and Flaky Cornes de Gazelle Recipe

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Delicious and Flaky Cornes de Gazelle Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 20, 2024

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, powdered sugar, melted butter, and almond extract to form a paste.
  3. Cut phyllo dough into rectangle strips.
  4. Place a small amount of almond paste at one end of each strip.
  5. Roll the dough to form a crescent shape.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Brush honey on the warm cookies and dust with powdered sugar.
  8. 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.