Moroccan-Style Chebakia Bites
A sweet twist on traditional Moroccan cookies, these chebakia bites are made with pistachio and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
- ●1 package kneaded dough (chebakia)
- ●1/2 cup, chopped pistachio
- ●1/4 cup honey
- ●2 tablespoons orange blossom water
- ●1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ●1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- ●2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Roll out the kneaded dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (6 mm). Cut into small squares.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together the chopped pistachio, honey, orange blossom water, cinnamon, and ginger.
- 4
Brush the melted butter onto each square of dough, then sprinkle with the pistachio mixture.
- 5
Fold each square of dough into a triangle or a flower shape, pressing the edges to seal.
- 6
Place the chebakia bites on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between each.
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chebakia bites are golden brown.
- 8
Allow the chebakia bites to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Serve warm or at room temperature.