Pastissets (Powdered Sugar Cookies from Spain) |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A delicate cookie from the Catalunya and Baleares Region of Spain. From Penelope Casa's book Delicioso! She recommends using lard for authenticity and best flavor. Ingredients:
2/3 cup lard or 2/3 cup vegetable shortening, softened |
1/3 cup unsalted butter |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 egg yolk |
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated |
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
2 cups flour |
confectioners' sugar, sifted (for dusting) |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, with a wooden spoon, beat together the lard and butter.
3. Incorporate the sugar, egg yolk and lemon peel into the lard/butter mixture.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the cinnamon and flour; work into the lard mixture with your hands to form a smooth dough.
5. On a floured surface, roll the dough 1/4 inch thick and cut with a 3-inch scalloped cookie cutter (or other shape).
6. Arrange cookies on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden.
7. Allow to cool briefly on the cookie sheet as they are delicate when warm.
8. When cool, coat with confectioner's sugar.
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