Algerian cookies

Algerian Almond Cookies called Mchewek

These melt away cookies are nothing like you ever tasted before. Enjoy them with your favorite hot beverage.

These cute colorful little cookies hide under their light and crunchy dough , a sweet and moist almond filling flavored with orange blossom and lemon.

So you know how Algerians are obsessed with almonds and use them in almost all their cookies? Well, another thing that I noticed Alg...

Makrout Ellouz (Arabic مقروط اللوز ) are Almond ( Arabic اللوز ) cookies cut into diamond shapes and a diamond shape in Arabic is called مقروط – Makrout. The name of these sweets derived from their shape and main content (Almond). These cookies are present in major celebrations in Algeria such as weddings, engagements and … Continue reading "🇩🇿 Algerian powdered Sugar Coated Almond Cookies – Makrout Ellouz"

Have you ever wondered why I named this blog, my flickr nickname and even my small, "never taken seriously" home business, SweetAlmond? It all started a few years ago, when I decided to start a small business from home: selling cookies and baked goods. My husband helped me build a website, then it was time to choose a name for that website/business. Since I was concentrating on selling Algerian specialties, Almonds were the first thing that hit my mind. Almonds are the base for most of our…

every time I make these cookies I have to take a picture! I can't help it, I just adore them! SweetAlmond

These vegan Moroccan cookies are made with almond and semolina flours and flavored with lemon. They're quick and easy to make and incredibly delicious too!

Français This little biscuits are very common and traditional around Algeria. They are soft and melt in the mouth, are wonderfully scented with lemon zest and are gluten free. To me, there is no be…