MANTECADITOS (DOMINICAN BUTTER COOKIES)

Mantecaditos (butter cookies) are perfect to serve alongside the afternoon cafecito. These cookies are very easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Vanilla extract | All purpose flour | Brown sugar | Salt | Egg | Baking soda | Butter

Mixing

Combine vanilla, flour, sugar, egg, baking soda, salt, and butter. Pulse until the mix forms rice-sized granules.

Chill the dough while the oven is preheated to 400 ºF [200 ºC].

Shaping

Form balls with the dough, about an inch in diameter. Place down on a greased tray and press down to flatten to about ¼ inch thickness.

Baking

Form balls with the dough, about an inch in diameter. Place down on a greased tray and press down to flatten to about ¼ inch thickness.

Serving

Serve cooled with coffee or tea, or store in a tightly closed jar. for 24 hrs, or refrigerated for two days.

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