Ghoriba with Coconut - Moroccan Coconut Macaroons
"Ghoribas with Coconut are delicious Moroccan macaroons with a crisp crust. This traditional recipe uses semolina flour, which perfectly complements the flavor and texture of coconut. The dough for coconut ghoribas is a bit sticky. I was taught to use orange flower water to keep my hands moist while working with the dough. This helps prevent the dough from sticking to your hands, and it imparts the exotic essence of the orange flower water to the cookies. If you don't have orange flower water, simply oiling your hands will work fine...."
INGREDIENTS
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500 g (about 1 lb.) finely grated coconut (unsweetened)
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160 g (about 1 cup) fine semolina
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4 eggs
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250 g (about 8 oz.) powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 tea glass (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
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1/2 tea glass (1/4 cup) melted butter
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zest of 1 lemon (optional)
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--- for shaping and decorating ---
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orange flower water
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powdered sugar
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