Algerian Mchewek - My Traditional Family Recipe! |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Mchewek are small balls of mainly almond filling which are moist and slightly chewy on the inside while crisp on the outside. Simple to make but incredibly delicious... Ingredients:
3 cups ground almonds (ground in food processor) or 3 cups desiccated coconut (ground in food processor) |
1 cup granulated sugar |
3 small eggs (approx) |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon vanilla powder or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 cup chopped sliced almonds (to roll onto) or 1/2 cup desiccated coconut |
glace cherries, to decorate |
Directions:
1. Put ground almonds or coconut, baking powder, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl and mix well (traditionally with your hand). Slowly incorporate the eggs until a firm paste has been achieved.
2. Make small balls from the dough - slightly larger than a malteser or olive. Roll each ball in the chopped flaked almonds or coconut and coat well.
3. Place the mchewek balls on a baking sheet which has been greased and lightly floured. Put 1/4 a glace cherry on the top in the centre of each mchewek.
4. Cook in a preheated oven at 170c for approximately 12 minutes or until almonds have turned a pale golden colour.
5. Allow to cool before placing in small bun/sweet cases (optional).
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