I’ve noticed recently that I haven’t really made or featured any desserts much on here. And it’s funny because I used to bake a lot when I was younger (my favorite is a sweet potato cake that I make at Thanksgiving). So, I have decided it is time to try out and feature more desserts.

Ever since I picked up New Moroccan by Mourad Lahlou from the library, I’ve been wanting to make these cookies. I’ve never made cookies like these before.

Lahlou describes them as a chewier version of an amaretto cookie and indeed, they are quite dense with a subtle almond flavor (not at all as overwhelming as you would think). Continue reading “Moroccan Almond Cookies”