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    The number of cookies may vary due to their size. Submitted for ZWT3.

    Moroccan Cinnamon Cookies (Mantecados)

    Recipe #232569

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    "The number of cookies may vary due to their size. Submitted for ZWT3."
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    Ingredients: eggs, oil, superfine sugar...

    Rating: 85.80%;

    7 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    This is a popular Nigerian dessert. Untested by me, posted for ZWT III, from allrecipes.com.

    Shuku Shuku (Nigerian Coconut Balls)

    Recipe #232764

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    Shuku Shuku (Nigerian Coconut Balls)
    By **Mandy** on June 6, 2007

    Recipe #232764

    "This is a popular Nigerian dessert. Untested by me, posted for ZWT III, from allrecipes.com."
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    Ingredients: egg yolks, unsweetened flaked coconut...

    Rating: 97.20%;

    7 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

    Though these are reminiscent of the traditional Greek or Italian cookies of the same name, the recipes originates in the US south and traces its roots...

    Sesame Seed Cookies

    Recipe #230390

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    Sesame Seed Cookies
    By justcallmetoni on May 25, 2007

    Recipe #230390

    "Though these are reminiscent of the traditional Greek or Italian cookies of the same name, the recipes originates in the US south and traces its roots to Africa. Nutty toasted sesame seeds are included in the dough as well as serving as the crispy coating. They are now commonly served at Kwanzaa celebrations. I have not tried this yet but am posting..."
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    Ingredients: eggs, granulated sugar, salt...

    Rating: 92.00%;

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Really nice ginger cookies, these, which have come a long way and are favourites for holiday times. It's a large recipe, meant for summer Christmas...

    South African Ginger Cookies

    Recipe #189381

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    South African Ginger Cookies
    By Zurie on October 5, 2006

    Recipe #189381

    "Really nice ginger cookies, these, which have come a long way and are favourites for holiday times. It's a large recipe, meant for summer Christmas holidays on the sea! Please note that the cookie dough needs a couple of hours rest time in the fridge before baking. This was not added to the preparation time."
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    Ingredients: cinnamon, dried ginger, eggs...

    Rating: 100.00%;

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Posted for the Zaar World Tour 2006-Algeria.
    From the "Best of International Cooking" cookbook. I haven't tried this recipe yet, but...

    Almond Macaroons (Makroul El Louse)

    Recipe #172441

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    Almond Macaroons (Makroul El Louse)
    By Bayhill on June 15, 2006

    Recipe #172441

    "Posted for the Zaar World Tour 2006-Algeria.
    From the "Best of International Cooking" cookbook. I haven't tried this recipe yet, but they sound delicious."
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    Ingredients: orange-flavored liqueur, eggs...

    Rating: 86.60%;

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:1 hrs

    Total Time: 1 hrs 50 mins

    Recipe #39403

    Way back in high school in my Home Economics class, we made these African cookies. I just found the recipe again digging through an old box. I remember...

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    Chin-Chin
    By Felix4067 on September 4, 2002

    Recipe #39403

    "Way back in high school in my Home Economics class, we made these African cookies. I just found the recipe again digging through an old box. I remember them being delicious, and I hope you'll find them the same."
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    Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, eggs...

    Rating: 93.40%;

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:45 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

    Different from the "cookies" we are used to making. Seems like a bit of work, but my neighbor makes them and they are yummy!

    Lebanese Cookies

    Recipe #184339

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    Lebanese Cookies
    By *Parsley* on September 3, 2006

    Recipe #184339

    "Different from the "cookies" we are used to making. Seems like a bit of work, but my neighbor makes them and they are yummy!"
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    Ingredients: cooking oil, honey...

    Rating: 93.40%;

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

    Helouwa Ta'aba are very traditional, lovely simple cookies from Algeria. They should be quite hard, but if you prefer them a little softer then take...

    Algerian Helouwa Ta'aba (Lemon or Sesame Cookies)

    Recipe #352938

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    "Helouwa Ta'aba are very traditional, lovely simple cookies from Algeria. They should be quite hard, but if you prefer them a little softer then take them out of the oven at 20 minutes. There are 2 versions of this recipe, one flavoured with lemon & the other is plain but topped with sesame seeds. Both versions are below. This particluar recipe..."
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    Ingredients: eggs, granulated sugar...

    Rating: 90.00%;

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 58 mins

    A Moroccan recipe from The Multicultural Cookbook for Students. This is also called Sesame Cornes de Gazelles. "Moroccan pastries are works of art....

    Almond Crescent Cookies

    Recipe #420621

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    Almond Crescent Cookies
    By WiGal on April 17, 2010

    Recipe #420621

    "A Moroccan recipe from The Multicultural Cookbook for Students. This is also called Sesame Cornes de Gazelles. "Moroccan pastries are works of art. They have incorporated the flair of the French with the use of Middle East ingredients, such as honey, almonds, sesame seeds, and dried fruit." Notice how the flour starts with ONE CUP and then..."
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    Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, eggs...

    Rating: 100.00%;

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

    Recipe #15144

    These are really delicious and are perfect for kids and with milk. Are good if you are pregnant, too - help with the morning sickness!

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    Ginger Biscuits
    By Nikki on December 3, 2001

    Recipe #15144

    "These are really delicious and are perfect for kids and with milk. Are good if you are pregnant, too - help with the morning sickness!"
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    Ingredients: bicarbonate of soda, eggs...

    Rating: 90.00%;

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    This cookie contains both cocoa and dark chocolate, with nibbed almonds added -- simple and just right to help fill the holiday cookie tins! Depending...

    Chocolate and Almond Cookies

    Recipe #443214

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    Chocolate and Almond Cookies
    By Zurie on December 1, 2010

    Recipe #443214

    "This cookie contains both cocoa and dark chocolate, with nibbed almonds added -- simple and just right to help fill the holiday cookie tins! Depending on how large or small you roll the little batter balls, you'll get between 35 and 45 cookies. If you cannot find the nibbed almonds, simply crush flaked almonds. I use a good-quality semi-sweet..."
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    Ingredients: chocolate, cocoa powder, eggs...

    Rating: 100.00%;

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Recipe #463354

    a desert from africa!

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    Peanut Puffs
    By abe ray on August 31, 2011

    Recipe #463354

    "a desert from africa!"
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    Ingredients: margarine, peanuts...

    Rating: 100.00%;

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:45 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins

    Recipe #187966

    Asbusa is a cookie that I had when stationed in Egypt with the Army. They are not a very sweet cookie to me but I enjoy with tea or coffee as they seem...

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    Asbusa
    By J. Bradshaw Sr. on September 27, 2006

    Recipe #187966

    "Asbusa is a cookie that I had when stationed in Egypt with the Army. They are not a very sweet cookie to me but I enjoy with tea or coffee as they seem to accompany them well, so I recomend as an appetiser or a snack between meals to relax!"
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    Ingredients: almond halves, plain yogurt...

    Rating: 80.00%;

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

    Recipe #228934

    recipe posted for Zaar World Tour 3 contest.

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    Ghanaian Peanut Balls ( African )
    By andypandy on May 20, 2007

    Recipe #228934

    "recipe posted for Zaar World Tour 3 contest."
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    Ingredients: icing sugar, peanuts, salt...

    Rating: 80.00%;

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 27 mins

    Recipe #172970

    Posted for ZWT II - Africa/Middle East, from Bon Appetit's "Tastes of the World". Because of the crecent shape, these tender, filled pastries...

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    Orange Blossom Almond Pastries
    By Chabear01 on June 17, 2006

    Recipe #172970

    "Posted for ZWT II - Africa/Middle East, from Bon Appetit's "Tastes of the World". Because of the crecent shape, these tender, filled pastries are called "gazelle horns" in Morocco. They have an almond paste center and are lightly scented with orange blossom water, an ingredient often used in Middle Eastern Cooking. Orange..."
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    Ingredients: eggs, orange blossom water...

    Rating: 80.00%;

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:45 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

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