Kaab El Ghazal, also known as gazelle horns, is one of the most beloved Moroccan pastries. These crescent-shaped cookies are filled with sweet almond paste and delicately flavored with orange blossom water. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to make authentic Kaab El Ghazal just like it’s done in Moroccan homes.
Ingredients of Gazelle Horns:
Almond Filling:
2 ½ cups (300g) blanched almonds
1 cup (200g) powdered sugar
2 tbsp butter (softened)
1 tsp cinnamon
2–3 tbsp orange blossom water
Optional: 1 tsp orange zest
Dough:
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp orange blossom water
Pinch of salt
Approx. ½ cup water (to knead)
Instructions :
Make the Almond Paste:
Grind the almonds and sugar into a fine paste. Add butter, cinnamon, orange blossom water, and mix until smooth. Shape into small logs.
Prepare the Dough:
Mix flour, butter, salt, and orange blossom water. Gradually add water and knead until smooth. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
Shape the Cookies:
Roll the dough thinly, wrap it around almond logs, seal and shape into crescents. Trim the excess and arrange on a baking sheet.
Bake:
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Let cookies dry 30 minutes. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until pale golden.
Serving Suggestion:
Kaab El Ghazal is traditionally served with Moroccan mint tea or coffee. It’s perfect for celebrations, holidays, and elegant dessert trays.
Storage:
Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them for later use.
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Kaab El Ghazal Recipe (Gazelle Horns)
Description
Kaab El Ghazal, also known as Gazelle Horns, are delicate Moroccan crescent-shaped pastries filled with an aromatic almond paste and perfumed with orange blossom water. These iconic treats are named for their graceful, horn-like shape and are a staple in Moroccan celebrations, especially during weddings and Eid. The outer dough is thin and tender, encasing a sweet, nutty filling that's subtly spiced with cinnamon and orange blossom. Once baked, these cookies are soft, fragrant, and slightly chewy—a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Traditionally served with mint tea, Kaab El Ghazal embodies the essence of Moroccan hospitality and culinary artistry.
Ingredients :
Almond Filling:
Dough:
Instructions :
step1:
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Make the Almond Paste:
Grind the almonds and sugar into a fine paste. Add butter, cinnamon, orange blossom water, and mix until smooth. Shape into small logs
Step 2:
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Prepare the Dough:
Mix flour, butter, salt, and orange blossom water. Gradually add water and knead until smooth. Let it rest for 30 minutes
Step 3:
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Shape the Cookies:
Roll the dough thinly, wrap it around almond logs, seal and shape into crescents. Trim the excess and arrange on a baking sheet.
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Step 4:
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Bake:
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Let cookies dry 30 minutes. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until pale golden.
Step 5:
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Serving Suggestion:
Kaab El Ghazal is traditionally served with Moroccan mint tea or coffee. It’s perfect for celebrations, holidays, and elegant dessert trays
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 861.66kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 39.9g62%
- Saturated Fat 8.13g41%
- Cholesterol 24.42mg9%
- Sodium 34.74mg2%
- Potassium 532.85mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 111.74g38%
- Dietary Fiber 10.48g42%
- Sugars 42.77g
- Protein 20.62g42%
- Vitamin A 78.18 mcg
- Vitamin C 1.69 mg
- Calcium 194.3 mg
- Iron 3.26 mg
- Vitamin E 15.7 mg
- Vitamin K 1.5 mcg
- Thiamin 0.21 mg
- Riboflavin 0.72 mg
- Niacin 3.14 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.12 mg
- Folate 46.69 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.01 mcg
- Phosphorus 373.57 mg
- Magnesium 180.25 mg
- Zinc 2.44 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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