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Krichlate, qrishlat, fqiqssat or q'iq'ats (كعيكعات) are crunchy miniature shortbread cookies. They're sold in Moroccan markets and traditional bakeries throughout the year, but we mostly associate them with Ashura (also Achoura), a day that holds religious meaning for Muslims around the world.
On the occasion of Ashura, krichlate are traditionally served with nuts and dried fruits, either mixed together or alongside each other. This presentation is called fakia, literally from fakiha, fruit in Arabic.
We also serve these tiny biscuits for tea time or as nibbles before a meal. At special events such as a wedding celebration, you may find them served in bowls as part of the table setup.
