Cuban Cookies (Torticas de Moron)
Libby
ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°
- 2
1) In a large bowl, mix the sugar and shortening thoroughly, using a wooden spoon. Gradually add the remaining ingredients, blending with your hands.
- 3
Form the dough into a roll about 2 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
- 4
2) Remove dough from refrigerator and with a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1/4-inch slices. Place slices on a nonstick or a lightly buttered cookie sheet. With your finger, make a small depression in the center of each cookie, and bake until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 5
Store in a tightly covered tin. The cookies will keep for one week.
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