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Cuban Sugar Cookies- Torticas de Moron
by Cuban Cook
Torticas de Moron
Serves: 6
Notes:
One of Cuba's authentic cookies, named after one of the island's most popular towns
Directions:
1 - In a large bowl, mix the sugar and shortening thoroughly, using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer . Gradually add the remaining ingredients. Continue beating and add flour gradually until the mixture is stiff, but not too dry. Form the dough into a roll about 2 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour. 2 - Preheat the oven to 350 F. With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1/4-inch slices and place them on a nonstick or a lightly buttered regular cookie sheet. Cut pieces of guava paste into dime-sized circles or squares, making each approx 1/4 inch thick. Lightly press one piece into the top of each cookie and bake until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Store in a tightly covered tin. The cookies will keep for one week. Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 bar guava paste 1 cup vegetable shortening 1 1/2 tsp. grated lime peel 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder
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