Description
A delightful recipe for Moroccan Honey Almond Cigars, featuring toasted almonds and a sweet honey filling wrapped in crispy phyllo dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the toasted almonds, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until well combined.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush with butter again.
- Cut the layered phyllo into 3-inch wide strips.
- Place a tablespoon of the almond mixture at one end of each strip. Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly to form a cigar shape.
- Place the cigars seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the cigars with more melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding a pinch of cardamom to the almond mixture for extra flavor.
- You can also substitute walnuts or pistachios for the almonds for a different nutty taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cigar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Moroccan Honey Almond Cigars, dessert, phyllo dough, almonds, honey