Cuban Sugar Cookies Recipes

CUBAN SUGAR COOKIES

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This is my husband's family traditional holiday recipe. They are referred to as "sand cookies". They have a wonderful soft texture and make the perfect holiday cookie gift. Easy enough for children to help with too.

Provided by Marie Valdes

Categories Cookies

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 c sugar
1 c shortening
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp lemon zest

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients in a standing mixer (or hand mixer) and mix until combined well. Do not overmix. Form into log, wrap in plastic and chill at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Cut cookie log into ½ inch slices and place on parchment lined baking sheet about 3 inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie top with a little sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Do not brown or overbake.

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

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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