Saturday, December 23, 2006
Mexican Christmas cookies
Things You'll Need
- 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 3/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- 1 lg. egg - lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 2/3 c. hazelnuts - chopped fine
- 1/3 c. milk - warmed
- pinch of salt
- 1 c. vegetable shortening
- colored powdered sugar (to decorate cookies)
Instructions
- STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- STEP 2: Blend the sugar and shortening in an electric mixer. Add the egg and milk.
- STEP 3: Mix the flour, salt, hazelnuts, almond extract, ground cloves and cinnamon into the dough. Form into a ball, cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
- STEP 4: Remove the dough from the refrigerator and knead it with your hands. Sprinkle the dough with some flour to prevent it from sticking and roll out on a large flat surface.
- STEP 5: Cut the dough using cookie cutters or a small knife (use whatever shapes you like). Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
- STEP 6: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with colored powdered sugar while still warm, if desired.
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