Moroccan Spiced Sandwich Cookies Recipes

MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN SLIDERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together 2/3 cup yogurt, mustard and zests. Refrigerate until serving., In a large bowl, combine remaining 2 tablespoons yogurt, mint, garlic, ras el hanout, pepper, cumin and salt. Crumble chicken into bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 8 1/2-in.-thick patties; press small indention in middle of each patty. , In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties; cook until golden brown and no longer pink, 4-5 minutes on each side. Serve patties inside pita pocket with sauce, lettuce and tomato.

MOROCCAN SPICE COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift flour, salt, ras-el-hanout and cinnamon into a small bowl.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together butter and sugar.
• Add almond (or vanilla) extract and whisk until fluffy.
• Stir in flour mixture and mold dough into a ball.
• Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Roll dough into 3/4 inch balls and roll lightly in sugar if desired.
• Place cookies on parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Flatten cookies with bottom of glass or back of fork and press a whole almond into center of each cookie.
• Bake 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

MOROCCAN SPICED GINGERSNAPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, stir flour, baking soda, 2 1/2 teaspoons of the Moroccan spice blend and the salt until well blended. Set aside.
• In large bowl, beat brown sugar, coconut oil, molasses and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in flour mixture.
• In small bowl, mix granulated sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Moroccan spice blend. Shape dough by tablespoonfuls into balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place balls 3 inches apart on cookie sheets.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

MOROCCAN SPICE BLEND

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH MOROCCAN SPICES

Steps:

• Place sweet potatoes in 4-quart saucepan. Add water to cover. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; boil gently (simmer) about 12 minutes or until tender.
• Drain; return potatoes to pan. Add 1 cup of the Greek yogurt, the butter, 3 tablespoons of the brown sugar, the salt and remaining spices. Mash with potato masher until smooth.
• In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar until smooth.
• Serve potatoes warm, topped with sweetened yogurt and chives.