Ingredients for Algerian Mchewek My Traditional Family Recipe
- 2 cups ground almonds
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup flaked almonds
- ½ cup glace cherries
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How to Make Algerian Mchewek My Traditional Family Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups ground almonds (or coconut), 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Gradually add 2 large eggs, mixing until a firm, pliable dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls, slightly larger than a malteser (approximately 1 inch in diameter).
- In a separate bowl, place 1/2 cup flaked almonds (or coconut). Roll each dough ball in the flaked almonds or coconut until fully coated.
- Grease and lightly flour a baking sheet. Arrange the coated mchewek balls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently press a 1/4 of a glace cherry into the center of each mchewek.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the almonds are a pale golden brown and the mchewek are lightly firm to the touch.
- Let the mchewek cool completely on a wire rack before placing them in small bun or sweet cases for serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
28g
Fat
2g
Carbs
2g
