MEXICAN SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dessert, side dish
Time 2h40m
Yield About 20 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the almonds and the flour on separate baking sheets. Place both in the oven and bake until the almonds are toasted and the flour is a deep creamy color, about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring the flour and the almonds once. Set aside to cool completely.
- Place the almonds and the sugar in a food processor and process until the nuts are ground. Sift the flour with the salt and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the almond mixture. Add the butter and shortening, working it in with your fingers until you have a crumbly dough.
- Press the dough together, flatten and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Butter a cookie sheet well. Unwrap the dough and place it on top of the plastic wrap; cover it with another sheet of plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out between the sheets of plastic with quick, short movements until it is about 1/4 inch thick; it will be crumbly around the edges.
- Using a cookie cutter 2 inches in diameter, cut out as many cookies as you can. Transfer them to the cookie sheet with a spatula, being very careful or they will break apart. Gather up the remaining dough and roll out and cut out more cookies. Repeat until all of the dough has been used.
- Bake the cookies on the top rack of the oven until they are pale golden in color, about 10 to 15 minutes. Sift the confectioners' sugar over them and set them aside to cool before removing them from the cookie sheet. Store the cookies in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 112, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 52 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Annastancia Ouma
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit! They're easy to make and taste delicious. I love the way the vanilla and cinnamon flavors blend together.
Xuxo Keta
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The lime zest adds a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.
Smash Beverages
[email protected]These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Hb Beatrice
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of shortbread cookies, but these were actually really good! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies baked up perfectly. They're buttery and crumbly, with a hint of vanilla. I'd definitely make them again.
Mimi Wire
[email protected]I made these cookies for my husband's birthday and they were a hit! He loved the unique flavor combination of coconut and lime. I'll definitely be making them again.
Hayat Said
[email protected]These are the best Mexican shortbread cookies I've ever had! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies baked up perfectly. They're buttery and crumbly, with just the right amount of sweetness.
hendrik brower
[email protected]Disappointed. The cookies were dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. Maybe I used the wrong type of flour?
Mary Rodines
[email protected]My new favorite cookie recipe! The cookies are soft and chewy with the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that they're not too rich, so I can eat more than one :)
Amin Dad
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I love the way the vanilla and cinnamon flavors blend together. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ayanda Ncube
[email protected]So easy to make and so delicious! I made these cookies for my friends and they were a huge hit. I'll definitely be making them again.
Ayanda Magdeline
[email protected]Loved the recipe! The cookies were a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party. I used different colored sprinkles to make them extra festive.
Julie Peace
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of sweet and tart. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the dough. Overall, though, these are a great recipe.
Neshia mcnear
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out too crumbly. I think I might have overmixed the dough. Next time, I'll be more careful not to overmix it.
Patrick Donoghue
[email protected]These cookies were really great! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies baked perfectly. I loved the hint of lime in the frosting. My family loved them too, they disappeared in minutes!
hizbullah ulfat
[email protected]*5 stars!* Easy to follow recipe and the cookies turned out amazing. I added a dash of cinnamon for an extra kick and they were a hit at my potluck.
Venus Molo
[email protected]Holy Moly! This Mexican shortbread cookies recipe is a true winner. The cookies came out melt-in-your-mouth perfect, with just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of vanilla. I'm already planning my next batch!