Almond Shortbread Cookies (Mantecaditos)
Serves: 3
Mohammad Wiegand
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
55
Spice
54
Sweetness
52
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2
Mix flour and nutmeg in medium bowl
3
Set aside
4
Beat butter, shortening, sugar and extracts in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy
5
Gradually stir in flour mixture until well mixed
6
Dough should be slightly moist
7
If dough looks dry, sprinkle with water and work into dough
8
If dough is sticky, sprinkle with additional flour
9
Spoon dough by teaspoons and shape into balls
10
Place on ungreased baking sheets
11
Gently flatten each ball with palm of hand
12
Press a cherry piece in the center of each cookie
13
Bake 20 minutes or until golden
14
Cool on baking sheets 1 minute
15
Remove to wire racks; cool completely