Sucré Tunisian cuisine Cuisine juive Snack Sans lait Petits gâteaux Sans oeuf Freezable Pourim

Montecaos or Ghriba

Montecaos are small, crumbly shortbread cookies flavored with cinnamon or topped with an almond. They have the advantage of being egg-free and dairy-free, and are delicious with mint tea.

Chloé Flam

Montecaos or Ghriba

Ingredients

Check off ingredients as you go

    For about 20 cookies

    • 90g (¾ cup) powdered sugar
    • 150ml (⅔ cup) neutral oil
    • 100g (1 cup) chickpea flour
    • 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
    • ½ packet baking powder (optional)
    • ½ tsp cinnamon

    Preparing the Montecaos

    1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) convection.

    2. In a bowl, mix the oil and sugar, then add the chickpea flour, all-purpose flour, and baking powder. Incorporate using a spatula or wooden spoon. The dough should not stick to your fingers.

    3. Form small balls and flatten them slightly. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven. They should crack slightly.

    Tips and Time Management

    • These cookies freeze very well. You can add a whole almond for decoration before baking.
    You've successfully subscribed to Pita & Chocolat!