Authentic Kaab el Ghezal

Traditional Moroccan "Gazelle Horns" cookies made with our signature Atlas Mountain honey

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Freshly baked Kaab el Ghezal cookies

Kaab el Ghezal (Gazelle Horns)

Prep: 45 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Makes: 24 pieces

Kaab el Ghezal, meaning "Gazelle Horns" in Arabic, are delicate crescent-shaped Moroccan cookies filled with almond paste flavored with orange blossom water. These traditional sweets have been made in Moroccan households for centuries, especially during Ramadan and special celebrations

Our version uses pure honey harvested from the Atlas Mountains, giving these cookies their distinctive floral aroma and natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with Moroccan mint tea. Each cookie is hand-shaped using traditional techniques passed down through generations.

€18 per dozen | €32 for two dozen
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Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 500g fine semolina flour
  • 100g powdered sugar
  • 100g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp Reina del Atlas wildflower honey
  • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 60ml warm water (as needed)

For the almond filling:

  • 200g freshly ground almonds
  • 100g powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp Reina del Atlas lavender honey
  • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground anise (optional)

For finishing:

  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1 egg yolk for egg wash (optional)

Traditional Preparation Method

  1. Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl...
  2. Knead and rest: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface...
  3. Make the filling: While the dough rests...
  4. Shape the cookies: Divide the dough into 24 equal portions...
  5. Optional egg wash: For a golden finish...
  6. Bake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F)...
  7. Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool completely...

Baker's Notes:

"The secret to perfect Kaab el Ghezal lies in the quality of honey..." - Fatima, Head Baker