Mantecados, spanish christmas cookies recipe

Name: Mantecados, spanish christmas cookies recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 130 g powdered sugar; 150 g lard (at room temperature); 280 g flour; 40 g almond powder; 1 tsp cinnamon; zest of one lemon; 1 Tbsp sesame seeds

Snacks

Very Easy

1 h 10 m

533 Kcal

Travel to Spain for Christmas with these Mantecados! These little cinnamon-flavored cookies are thick and delicious :-) An easy recipe to make at home with the kids. Perfect to round off your Christmas meal with a steaming cup of tea. Follow the steps of this preparation step by step in written, photo, and video format :-)

Ingredients

130 g powdered sugar
150 g lard (at room temperature)
280 g flour
40 g almond powder
1 tsp cinnamon
zest of one lemon
1 Tbsp sesame seeds

Materials

Food processor and flat beater
Frying pan
Rolling pin
Parchment paper
2 inches/5 cm diameter cookie cutters

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Waiting time15 min

Cook time40 min

Fry the flour in a pan over medium heat. When it changes color slightly, set aside and let cool.
Do the same with the powdered almonds (caution: they will toast more quickly). Set aside to cool.
Once cold, sift the flour into a bowl. Add the cooled almond powder, cinnamon, and lemon zest. Mix well and set aside.
In a food processor fitted with a flat beater, sift the powdered sugar, add the lard (at room temperature), and mix.
When the texture becomes creamy, add the almond powder flour mixture and mix until smooth.
Flour the work surface and shape the dough into a ball. It should be 0.8 inches/2 cm thick. Using a round cookie cutter, shape the mantecados.
Place your shapes on parchment paper and add sesame seeds on top.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 370°F/190°C in traditional heat mode. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
And now your Spanish mantecados are ready!

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FAQ ❓

What are Mantecados and why are they popular during Christmas?

Mantecados are traditional Spanish cookies flavored with cinnamon, often enjoyed during the Christmas season. Their rich, crumbly texture and delightful taste make them a festive favorite in Spain.