Name: Almond Orange Ghent Moppen
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: French cuisine
Ingredients: 200 g flour (all-purpose flour); 150 g butter (unsalted, softened); 100 g sugar (granulated sugar); 50 g almonds (finely ground); 1 tsp orange zest (from 1 medium orange); 1 pcs egg yolk; 1 tsp salt

Ghent Moppen

Prep: 25 min • Cook: 15 min. Crisp, buttery Ghent moppen infused with fragrant orange zest and finely ground almonds, offering a delightful citrusy twist on the classic biscuit.

Preparation time: 25 min
Cooking time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Servings: 24
Course: Pastry or Bakery
Complexity: Easy

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Ingredients

7oz flour(all-purpose flour)
5oz butter(unsalted, softened)
4oz sugar(granulated sugar)
2oz almonds(finely ground)
1 tsp orange zest(from 1 medium orange)
1 pc egg yolk
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Ghent Moppen

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg yolk and orange zest until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a dough forms.
Shape the dough into a log, approximately 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter. Wrap in parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Once chilled, unwrap the dough log and slice it into rounds about 5 mm (1/4 inch) thick.
Place the sliced moppen onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. They will crisp up as they cool.
Let the moppen cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Servings: 24
Serving size (imperial): 0.7 oz

Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g	Total (24 servings)
Calories	105 kcal	505 kcal	2,520 kcal
Protein	1.7 g	8.2 g	40.8 g
Fat	5.8 g	27.9 g	139.2 g
Carbs	10.7 g	51.4 g	256.8 g

Tips

For a finer texture, sift the flour and ground almonds together before adding to the wet ingredients.
Keep an eye on the moppen during baking; they can brown quickly due to the sugar and almonds.
Serve these crispy biscuits with coffee or tea for an authentic Belgian treat.

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Instructions

Ghent Moppen

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg yolk and orange zest until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a dough forms.
Shape the dough into a log, approximately 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter. Wrap in parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Once chilled, unwrap the dough log and slice it into rounds about 5 mm (1/4 inch) thick.
Place the sliced moppen onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. They will crisp up as they cool.
Let the moppen cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrient

Per serving

Per 100 g

Total (24 servings)

Calories

105 kcal

505 kcal

2,520 kcal

Protein

1.7 g

8.2 g

40.8 g

Fat

5.8 g

27.9 g

139.2 g

Carbs

10.7 g

51.4 g

256.8 g