A delicate cookie from the Catalunya and Baleares Region of Spain. From Penelope Casa's book "Delicioso!" She recommends using lard for authenticity and best flavor.
Provided by Acerast
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, with a wooden spoon, beat together the lard and butter.
- Incorporate the sugar, egg yolk and lemon peel into the lard/butter mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cinnamon and flour; work into the lard mixture with your hands to form a smooth dough.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough 1/4 inch thick and cut with a 3-inch scalloped cookie cutter (or other shape).
- Arrange cookies on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden.
- Allow to cool briefly on the cookie sheet as they are delicate when warm.
- When cool, coat with confectioner's sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.2, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 0.9, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1.2
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West Mthimude
[email protected]These cookies were a bit of a disappointment. The dough was really dry and crumbly, and the cookies didn't hold together well. The flavor was also a bit bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Jayden Shaver
[email protected]These cookies were amazing! They were so light and fluffy, and the powdered sugar coating was the perfect finishing touch. I loved the hint of lemon in the dough. I will definitely be making these again soon.
Jeewan Adhikari
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less sugar. The dough was also a bit dry. I might try making them again with some modifications.
Joan Boafo
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family, and they loved them! They're so easy to make, and they're a perfect treat for any occasion. I will definitely be making these again.
Vijay Solanki
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! The dough was really easy to work with, and the cookies turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of the sweet dough and the tangy lemon filling. I will definitely be making these again.
Phumlani Ndlovu
[email protected]These cookies were a bit bland for my taste. I think they could have used a little more sugar or vanilla extract. The dough was also a bit dry. I might try making them again with some modifications.
Myah Ortega
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of powdered sugar cookies, but these were really good. The dough was really light and flaky, and the powdered sugar coating wasn't too sweet. I also liked the hint of lemon in the dough. I would definitely make these again.
Prabin Lamichhane
[email protected]These cookies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were totally worth it. They turned out so beautifully, and they tasted even better than they looked. I loved the combination of the sweet dough and the tangy lemon filling. I'll definitely
Tamor Christel
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party I was hosting, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make, and they look really impressive when they're finished. I will definitely be making these again.
Oba Naija
[email protected]These cookies were absolutely delicious! They were so light and fluffy, and the powdered sugar coating added a perfect touch of sweetness. I loved the hint of lemon zest in the dough, which gave them a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making th