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Moroccan Honey and Almond Cigars


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  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious Moroccan pastries filled with a sweet almond mixture, perfectly crispy and lightly glazed with honey.


Ingredients

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1 cup almonds, toasted and chopped

1/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon

8 sheets phyllo dough

1/2 cup butter, melted

Powdered sugar, for dusting


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Almond Mixture: Toast almonds, chop finely, and mix with honey and cinnamon.
  2. Set Up Your Workstation: Layer phyllo dough, brushing with butter between sheets.
  3. Fill the Phyllo: Spoon almond mixture on phyllo, fold sides, and roll into a cigar shape.
  4. Bake the Cigars: Place on a baking sheet, brush tops with butter, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Glaze with Honey: Immediately brush with honey after baking.
  6. Dust with Sugar: Sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Pair with vanilla ice cream or yogurt for a refreshing contrast.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Moroccan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cigar
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg