MANTECADITOS-ALMONDS SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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Make and share this Mantecaditos-Almonds Shortbread Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
5 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Place your oven rack in the middle on your oven and preheat to 350°.
  • In a medium bowl combine flour and nutmeg-set aside.
  • In a large bowl beat butter, shortening and extracts and beat until smooth.
  • Gradually add sugar and cream.
  • Blend in flour-dough should be slightly moist.
  • Using teaspoons and not your hands form into balls.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press down slightly.
  • Cut each cherry into 8 pieces and place a sliver on each cookie.
  • Bake for 20 minutes and cool on a rack.

Guri Sandhu
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These cookies are very easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Questions Iwaj (!!!!!?????)
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I love the texture of these cookies. They're very crumbly and melt in your mouth.


Amr Ibrahim
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These cookies are delicious, but they're a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar by 1/4 cup.


QueenOfRoblox
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Jafar Jafar
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These cookies are very easy to make and they taste great. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who loves almond-flavored cookies.


Dj Hanzy Drummer
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I'm not a big fan of almonds, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The almond flavor is very subtle and the shortbread crust is very buttery.


Finn Williamson
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they look very impressive.


Georgia Fortner
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I love the almond flavor in these cookies. It's not too overpowering, but it's definitely there. The shortbread crust is also very buttery and flaky.


Md SURUV ISlAM
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make, look impressive, and taste amazing. I highly recommend them!


Demetrius Carter
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I was looking for a new cookie recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one! The mantecaditos are delicious and they were a big hit with my family and friends.


Samuel's gaming
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery! I love the almond flavor and the buttery crust. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Natalie Naidoo
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I'm not usually a fan of shortbread cookies, but these ones are amazing! The almond flavor really makes them special. I will definitely be making them again.


Hubaib tube
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They're easy to make and look very impressive.


Khodeja Begum
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These mantecaditos are absolutely delicious! The almond flavor is subtle and pairs perfectly with the buttery shortbread crust. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.