Sure! Here’s a recipe for “Mantecaditos,” traditional Spanish butter cookies that melt in your mouth and are typically enjoyed during holidays and celebrations. These cookies have a rich buttery flavor with a hint of almond and lemon. They are simple to make and delightful to eat.
Ingredients:
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/2 cups (300 grams)
- Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup (100 grams)
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (226 grams), softened
- Lard: 1/2 cup (115 grams), softened (can substitute with more butter if desired)
- Ground Almonds: 1/2 cup (50 grams)
- Lemon Zest: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Egg Yolk: 1, for egg wash
- Confectioners’ Sugar: For dusting