Name: Almond & Raisin Ghriba
Prep time: PT20mins
Cook time: PT15mins
Total time: PT35mins
Yield: 20 cookies
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 50g granulated sugar; 50g melted butter; 50ml vegetable oil; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp apricot jam; 50g raisins, chopped; 50g sesame seeds; 50g toasted almonds, crushed; 1/4 tsp salt; 250g all-purpose flour; 1 packet (7g) baking powder; Whole almonds (for decoration); Whole raisins (for decoration)

Instructions

Mix Wet Ingredients In a large bowl, work together the sugar, egg, oil, and melted butter until well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients Add the apricot jam, chopped raisins, sesame seeds, crushed almonds, salt, flour, and baking powder. Mix until you have a homogeneous dough.
Shape the Cookies Form medium-sized balls from the dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Decorate Press a whole almond and a raisin into the top of each cookie ball for decoration.
Bake Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
Cool Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before removing them. They will firm up as they cool.

Baker's Tips

Apricot Jam Secret: The apricot jam adds moisture and a subtle fruity sweetness that complements the raisins perfectly.
Toast the Almonds: Toasting the almonds brings out their natural oils and intensifies their flavor.
Raisin Size: Chopping the raisins helps distribute them evenly throughout the dough.