Cinnamon Biscuits / Cookies

These are the type of biscuits /cookies you can't say no to.

Adapted from ginger snaps i simply replaced 1 teaspoon ginger with cinnamon.
Instead of baking straight on greased baking trays I greased and lined my baking trays with parchment which means the cookies spread less and end up being smaller, that or i measured the ingredients incorrectly without realizing!

They still ended up crunchy, ever so moreish.

You even have the option if you feel like it (have enough butter) to go and sandwich these cookies with some cinnamon spiced butter cream.

Tip: I discovered the biscuit dough can be handled, it's a bit sticky but not overly so, wet your hands a little and roll heaped teaspoons (i weighed one it was about 15 grams) into balls before placing on lined baking sheet.

Ginger Biscuits / Ginger Snaps / Ginger Nuts

As-Salaamu Alaykum,

I originally thought Ginger Biscuits also known as Ginger Snaps and Ginger Nuts were a British speciality but it seems these biscuits are popular in many countries like gingerbread, all of course with varying recipes including different spices and sometimes with the addition of molasses and the common ingredient being? yep, Ginger.

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Eid Mubarak & Makrout

As-Salaamu Alaykum & Eid Mubarak to all my muslim readers

Eid al fitr is a day that comes directly after the month of Ramadan (the month of fasting) where Muslims all over the world celebrate, perform a special prayer, give gifts (especially to children) and....... EAT during the day alhamdulillah

It's traditional in most families to bake sweets in preparation for EID and i had planned on making several (not that they are needed) but i have several valid excuses but the main reasons are my children are recovering from a bout of summer cold and are extra needy also my husband request i make his good old favourite Makrout but after feedback earlier in the month from him and indirectly from his friends that Makrout need to be made with extra coarse semolina instead of coarse. I listened and complied to the requirements and i have to say it does make a difference to the texture you get a more granular hard exterior with a soft, sweet, succulent centre.
Also instead of making syrup to soak the makrout in i used honey which makes them, erm healthier! (well that's if you ignore the fact most honey bees are fed sugar these days)

I didn't make it to Maryam's virtual EID Party but you should hop along there now and check out what everyone brought along.

P.S. Please ignore the crack in the container i quickly took the photo before realising. Plus i can't bear to throw away things that are still usable but imperfect.

Algerian Makrout with Dates (egg free)

As-Salaamu Alaykum,

Makrout with Dates - a north African cookie made from semolina, filled with dates, traditionally fried (you can bake them if you prefer) till golden then soaked in honey. This sweet is popular to serve on special occasions such as Ramadan and Eid but can be enjoyed all year round
Orange blossom water used throughout the making ensures a well balanced flavour between bitter and sweet.

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Tahini & Chocolate Chip Cookies [vegan]

As-Salaamu Alaykum

These cookies are the best 'vegan' recipe I’ve ever tried, you do not miss the butter or eggs at all.

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Dreamlike Shortbread Biscuits

The recipe I followed for this delicious dreamlike shortbread was taken from Lorraine Pascales baking made 'easy' series and let me tell you it is just that, easy.

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Dairy & Egg Free Baking: Date & White Chocolate Cookies / Biscuits

As-Salamu Alaikum Sisters / Greetings Dear Readers,

I originally eyed a version of these cookies/biscuits on The English Kitchen and was immediately drawn to them not only because they looked scrummy but the way Marie described them was oh so tempting!

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Almond Butter Cookies using homemade almond butter (Dairy, Egg & Gluten Free)

As-Salamu Alaikum,

I used to follow recipes 100% through fear of messing up, I admit I got good results 95% of the time. I don't know what came over me really but now I just can't stick to a recipe, no matter how good it looks!

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Healthy-ish Coconut Oil Oat Cookies

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These cookies are so easy to make but more than that, they are delicious and healthy, ish..

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Viennese Whirls Biscuits

Asalamu Alaikum,

This was my first time baking viennese swirls, as you can see we have a 'big mama' biscuit with 2 babies.... soon to be 3!

Yes you guessed right or already know from my post on Cafe Muslimah I'm pregnant Alhamdulillah

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G'ribiyia b's-smid / Algerian Semolina Sugar Cookies

Salam Alaikum / Greetings readers,

Ghoriba cookies are popular across all of the Arabic speaking countries including Algeria which is where this recipe originates from, although similar versions can be found in neighbouring Morocco.

The fine semolina gives these cookies a slightly chewy and pleasant gritty texture and my addition of a nut on top before baking adds a bit of crunch.

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Algerian Date & Sesame Makrout (baked) (egg free)

Makrout is not specific to Algeria but is common throughout the whole of North Africa and no surprises there are many versions, fried or baked,  fillings of nuts and / or dates, etc this particular version is baked and the filling consists of dates and sesame seeds.

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Jam thumbprint biscuits

As-Salaamu Alaykum,

As a small child I would love to stay with my grandparents on weekends consuming these biscuits from a local bakery after or sometimes even before a delicious salad sandwich.

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Free From Friday - Gluten, Dairy & Egg Free Gingerbread Biscuits

Salam Alaikum / Hi Everyone,

The motivation behind these biscuits is my 1 year old daughter that has food allergies (Dairy, Eggs, Wheat) so my recipes will mainly be focused around the removal of those food products, although they may include more e,g, soya free.

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Sugar Cookies

These beauties are as the name suggests, packed with sugar so be warned! they are also buttery and crisp and go perfect with a glass of milk!

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