Montecados (Spanish Cookies) Recipe

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Montecados (Spanish Cookies)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 11446.42 Kcal (47924 kJ)
Calories from fat 9025.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1002.85g 1543%
Sodium 333.19mg 14%
Potassium 11579.03mg 246%
Total Carbs 434.85g 145%
Sugars 111.5g 446%
Dietary Fiber 177.18g 709%
Protein 375.82g 752%
Iron 53.3mg 296%
Calcium 4123.4mg 412%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 586.62 Kcal (2456 kJ)
Calories from fat 462.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.4g 1543%
Sodium 17.08mg 14%
Potassium 593.42mg 246%
Total Carbs 22.29g 145%
Sugars 5.71g 446%
Dietary Fiber 9.08g 709%
Protein 19.26g 752%
Iron 2.7mg 296%
Calcium 211.3mg 412%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 311.7
    Points
  • 325
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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