Mantecaditos

Mantecaditos are traditional Puerto Rican shortbread cookies that are buttery, crumbly, and delicious.

Ingredients - Serves 24

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
If desired, gently press down on each cookie with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Decorate with sprinkles while the cookies are still warm.
Enjoy these delicious mantecaditos with a cup of coffee or tea!