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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

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

CUBAN SUGAR COOKIES



Cuban Sugar Cookies image

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

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.

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