Gazelle Horns Covered with Sesame Seeds / "Kab-El-Ghazal" Recipe - CookingWithAlia - Episode 134

almond flour

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground oats provide a gluten-free option, while all-purpose flour is more economical.

orange blossom water

🥗Healthier: rose water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Rose water offers a similar floral note, while vanilla is widely available.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

Mix the blanched almonds and sugar using a food processor until the mixture has a powdery texture.

Add the orange blossom water, butter, cinnamon, and ground mastic gum to the almond mixture and mix well until smooth.

If the almond paste is too dry, add another teaspoon of orange blossom water.

Shape the almond paste into rolls that are 3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.

Dip each almond paste roll in egg whites and cover it with sesame seeds.

Place the rolls on a baking pan lined with parchment paper and shape them into crescents.

Preheat the oven to 360°F (182°C).

Bake the cookies for 10 to 15 minutes until they are hot and soft, but be careful not to overbake them as they will become chewy when cooled.

Let the cookies cool down before serving.

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