Butter Cookies from North Africa (Ghreyba)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 2

Delectable Butter Cookies from North Africa (Ghreyba)

by The Chefin Cookies

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup warm vegetable oil or 1 cup melted butter
	1/2 cup powdered sugar
	3 -4 cups flour
	30 -40 whole almonds or 30 -40 slivered almonds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

30-40 cookies

Calories

140

Sugar

Fat

10g

Ghreyba is a classic North African cookie that is popular for its buttery and nutty flavor. These cookies are easy to make and require only a few basic ingredients, making them a budget-friendly treat for any occasion. The recipe may vary from country to country, but they are typically made with vegetable oil or melted butter, powdered sugar, flour, and whole or slivered almonds. The cookies are usually shaped into balls and topped with whole almonds, but they can also be shaped into crescents or other decorative shapes. Ghreyba is often served with tea or coffee and can be stored in an airtight container for several days at room temperature.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil or melted butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
3.	Gradually stir in the flour, adding more until a smooth and slightly sticky dough is formed, and then knead the dough for 3-4 minutes.
4.	Pinch off pieces of dough a little larger than a walnut and shape them into balls.
5.	Press an almond into the top of each ball or sprinkle slivered almonds over the dough, and place them on a baking sheet.
6.	Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown and the cookies are lightly golden.
7.	Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

These cookies are easy to make and deliciously buttery and nutty.

The recipe requires only a few basic ingredients, which makes it budget-friendly.

CONS

These cookies are high in calories and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation.

The recipe may not work properly if the dough is too dry or too sticky.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The almonds in this recipe are rich in healthy fats, fiber, protein, and important nutrients like vitamin E, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Almonds have been linked to lowering cholesterol levels, reducing hunger, and promoting heart health.