Montecados spanish cookies recipe

Montecados (Spanish Cookies) Recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Montecados are traditional Spanish cookies that are crumbly, buttery, and utterly delicious. This recipe for Montecados takes inspiration from the rich culinary heritage of Spain, offering a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, and butter, these cookies are easy to prepare and require minimal effort. They have a unique texture that melts in your mouth, leaving behind a sweet and satisfying taste. With their irresistible flavor and delicate texture, Montecados are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

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Montecados spanish cookies recipe details

Montecados spanish cookies recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
Number of votes:112Ingredients
1. All purpose flour (5c)
2. melted shortening (2 1/3c)
3. blanched almonds (72)
4. ground cinnamon (1/4tsp)
5. white sugar (1 1/4c)
6. anise extract (1/2 ounce)

Method of preparation
1. First heat the oven to 250 degrees F or 120 degrees C. Take a bowl, mix flour, cinnamon and sugar in it. Then add melted shortening in it and beat the mixture until it gets mixed well. Mix anise in it and then knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth.

2. Take an ungreased cookie sheet. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them on the sheet about 2 inches apart. Then place a blanched almond on the center of each cookie and then press it slightly.

3. Now place the sheet in oven and bake the cookies at 250 degrees F for about 30 minutes until the cookies get pale in color. Take out the sheet from oven and keep the cookies to cool on sheet for about 30 minutes and then store them in a container.

Makes about 72 cookies