Montecados (Spanish Cookies)

Montecados (Spanish Cookies)
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Montecados (Spanish Cookies) a try. Watching your figure? This vegan recipe has 110 calories, 1g of protein, and 7g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 72. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have anise extract, ground cinnamon, flour, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe is typical of European cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F(120 degrees C).
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Combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon together.
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Add the melted shortening until all is mixed in well. Stir in the anise and knead for 5 minutes.
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Roll into 1 inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
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Place a blanched almond on top of each cookie and push down slightly.
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Bake at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for 30 minutes. You do no want to brown the cookies. They should remain pale.
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Let cookies cool on cookie sheet for 30 minutes.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings72
Health Score0
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