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Moroccan honey almond cigars

Irresistible Moroccan Honey Almond Cigars to Sweeten Your Day

Delight in these Moroccan honey almond cigars, a pastry packed with rich almond filling and a sweet honey glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cigars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour A mix with cake flour yields a tender crumb.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened, not melted.
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar Can be swapped with coconut sugar.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature for smooth blending.
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt Enhances flavor balance.
  • 0.25 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure freshness.
For the Almond Filling
  • 1.5 cups Blanched Almond Flour Avoid graininess.
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar Can substitute with finely ground regular sugar.
  • 1 large Egg White Binds the filling.
  • 1 teaspoons Orange Blossom Water Infuses a fragrant note.
  • 0.25 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth.
For the Honey Glaze
  • 1 cups Honey Choose high-quality floral honey.
  • 0.25 cups Water Thins the honey for the glaze.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Balancing acidity.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
  3. Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in the egg.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined.
  5. Make the filling by mixing almond flour, powdered sugar, egg white, orange blossom water, and cinnamon until sticky.
  6. Roll out the dough, spread the filling evenly, and roll tightly into a log.
  7. Cut the roll into 2-inch pieces and place seam side down on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and firm to touch.
  9. Prepare the glaze by combining honey, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat.
  10. Dip warm cigars into the honey glaze and place on wire rack to drain excess syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cigarCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve fresh with mint tea for a delightful experience. Best enjoyed within a week.

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