Canan YücelCuisinier Confirmé
11 June 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

Kaab el ghzal, meaning “gazelle horns” in Moroccan cuisine, is made by wrapping an almond filling flavored with orange blossom water in thin pastry and shaping it into crescents. Its elegant shape and careful folding make it a classic cookie for special occasions and guests.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Knead the Dough

15 min

Knead the flour, melted butter, egg, and salt into a smooth dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

2

Rest the Dough

30 min

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes; dough that has not rested can tear easily when rolled.

3

Make the Filling

15 min

Knead the ground almonds with the powdered sugar, cinnamon, softened butter, and orange blossom water. Shape into balls of about 15 g each.

4

Shape the Cookies

30 min

Roll the dough out thinly and arrange the almond balls on it. Fold the dough over, seal the edges well, and curve each piece into a crescent.

5

Bake

20 min

Brush the tops with egg yolk and bake in an oven preheated to 180°C / 355°F until lightly golden.

Reminder

Let the dough rest before rolling it out; dough that has not rested can tear and let the filling escape. Contains wheat/gluten, milk and dairy, eggs, and tree nuts (almonds).

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Erhan Çakır Aide de Cuisine 2 months ago

Portakal çiçeği suyu bulamadığım için yerine bir kaşık limon kabuğu rendesi kullandım, tat yine de güzel oldu ama seremonik kokusu eksik kaldı. Fırın süresi 20 dakikada tam kıvamını buldu, daha fazla bekletince rengi koyulaşabilir.

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Cengiz Aydın Marmiton 2 months ago

Hamuru tarifte yazdığı gibi 30 dakika dinlendirdim ama yine de açarken kenarları yırtıldı, hilal şekli vermek dediğinizden çok daha zor oldu. Badem harcının bir kısmı fırında dışarı taştı, ikinci denemede daha az doldurmam gerekiyor sanırım.

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Canan Recipe Owner 2 months ago

Haklısınız, hilal şekli gerçekten pratik ister; ilk denemede kırılma normal. Badem harcını 15 gramdan biraz küçük tutup hamuru daha kalın açarsanız taşma azalır.

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