TORTICAS DE MORON (CUBAN COOKIES FROM THE CITY OF MORON)

Torticas De Moron (Cuban Cookies from the City of Moron) image

Moron is a city in the provice of Camaguey, Cuba. These cookies are from Mary Urrutia Randelman's "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen". The cooking time includes chilling and baking.

Provided by Acerast

Categories Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable shortening
4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons lime peel, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix the sugar and shortening thoroughly, using a wooden spoon.
Gradually add the remaining ingredients, blending with your hands.
Form the dough into a roll about 2 inches in diameter.
Wrap the roll in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1/4 inch slices and place them on a lightly greased or parchment lined cookie sheet.
With your finger, make a small depression in the center of each cookie.
Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes.
Stored in a tightly covered tin, the cookies will keep for one week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1102.1, Fat 52.5, SaturatedFat 15, Sodium 675.1, Carbohydrate 145.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 50.2, Protein 12.9

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James Sunar

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These cookies are so delicious! I can't believe I've never had them before.

Roro Ayman

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I'm not a fan of guava paste, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The other flavors really balance it out.

Md Shishir

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These cookies are a bit too dry for my taste, but they're still pretty good.

Aruku Irene

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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're unlike anything I've ever had before.

Sanim X Rai

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These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor is spot-on.

Lorrie Freiler

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I had a hard time finding guava paste, but it was worth the effort. These cookies are amazing!

Uros Jovanovic

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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.

Shilp Mondal

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I've never had Cuban cookies before, but these are now my favorite! They're so flavorful and addictive.

Abigail Agyeman

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I wasn't sure what to expect from these cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really good!

Skmilonrana Studeon

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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, beautiful, and easy to make.

Rashid Gaming yt

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I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and colorful.

Alex C

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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique!

SA Sourov

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I was a bit skeptical about making these cookies because I'm not a fan of guava paste, but I'm so glad I did! The guava paste adds a subtle sweetness and tanginess that really complements the other flavors in the cookie.