MANTECADITOS - PUERTO RICAN SHORTBREAD COOKIES RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by garciamoss
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line an un-greased cookie sheet with parchment paper (optional). With a hand or stand mixer, cream butter and shortening until creamy and well combined (about 2 minutes). Add sugar and mix till creamy and fluffy (about 1 minute). Add the pinch of salt, vanilla and almond extract. Mix to combine. With mixer on medium-low, mix in the flour by ¼ cup. The mixture will look coarse and that's what we want! Take a tablespoon of the cookie dough and form it into a ball and place it on the cookie sheet. With your thumb, press on the cookie to flatten it slightly and create a little "well." Don't worry if they crack on the sides, they will turn out pretty. In the little well, drop a piece of guava or sprinkles. Bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes. After 10 minutes, check the cookies for doneness. The cookies will not brown on top, but the sides will get golden brown and that's what you want. Place them on a cooling rack for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Henry Chukwuebuka
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat.
Shan Jaan
[email protected]I love the anise flavor in these cookies.
Harold Potter
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg yolks.
Eliza Gathoni
[email protected]I've never made mantecaditos before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cookies turned out perfectly.
Md Younus Ali
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can have them ready in just a few minutes.
Talya Heather
[email protected]I love the fact that these cookies are not too sweet. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Jasmine Williams
[email protected]These are the best mantecaditos I've ever had. The dough is so smooth and the cookies are so light and airy.
Usama Azhar
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.
Jamshed Khan Jamshed Khan
[email protected]These cookies are a great gift idea. They're easy to make and they're always appreciated.
EXÇØBÄR IBRAHIM
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and elegant.
Qeto Botsane
[email protected]These cookies are a great make-ahead cookie. You can make the dough ahead of time and then bake them when you're ready to serve them.
Hera Alom
[email protected]I made these cookies for Christmas and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.
Abdul Karim
[email protected]These cookies are so crumbly and delicious. They're perfect for dunking in coffee or tea.
Queen Priya
[email protected]I love the anise flavor in these cookies. It's not too overpowering, but it's definitely noticeable. It gives the cookies a unique and delicious flavor.
naveed sheraliat
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg yolks. I always have a few egg yolks left over from making other recipes, and these cookies are a perfect way to use them up.
Umar Khattna
[email protected]I love the simplicity of these cookies. They're made with just a few ingredients, but they're so delicious. I always have them on hand for a quick and easy snack.
Jeena Karki
[email protected]These are the best mantecaditos I've ever had! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.
Em Ei
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the fact that they're not too sweet, so you can enjoy them without feeling overwhelmed.
earthly desires
[email protected]These mantecaditos are the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and they have a delightful crumbly texture. I loved the addition of the anise extract, which gave them a unique and flavorful twist.