Mantecados
Mantecados are traditional Spanish crumbly cookies, typically enjoyed during the Christmas season. They are made with lard and flavored with cinnamon and almonds.
Ingredients - Serves 24
- Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
- Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
- Ground almonds - 1/2 cup
- Flour - 3 cups
- Sugar - 1 cup
- Lard - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the lard and sugar until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the lard mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 18g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Sugar: 7g
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