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Mantecados (mantecados de Astorga)

Small Spanish shortbread cookies made with flour, lard and sugar, flavored with cinnamon and anise. Traditionally eaten at Christmas, they have a crumbly texture that melts in the mouth.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Finition

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

190 kcal per serving

Protein
3.1 g
Carbohydrates
23.6 g
of which sugars
9.7 g
Fat
8.9 g
Fiber
0.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, work the lard with the icing sugar until you have a smooth cream.
  3. Add the egg yolk, cinnamon, anise and salt, then mix.
  4. Fold in the sifted flour and knead quickly to get a uniform dough.
  5. Shape into balls about 4 cm wide, then flatten them slightly on the sheet.
  6. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Let them cool completely, then dust with icing sugar before serving.

Variations and tips

Almond version. Add crushed almonds to the dough for a more pronounced flavor.

Using what you have. The lard can be replaced with softened butter, using the same amount.

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