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Mantecados

Traditional Spanish crumbly shortbread cookies made with toasted flour, pork lard, and aromatic cinnamon. They feature a delicate melt in your mouth texture topped with sesame seeds.

45 minMediumServes 12190 cal/serving

SpanishDessertOven and StovetopStandardDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pork lard, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a dry skillet over medium-low heat, stir in 3 cups all-purpose flour, and toast for 10 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant, then let cool completely.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    In a mixing bowl, beat 1 cup softened pork lard with 1 cup sifted powdered sugar until smooth.

  4. 4

    Mix in cooled all-purpose flour and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until a cohesive dough forms.

  5. 5

    Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness, cut into rounds, transfer to the baking sheet, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp sesame seeds.

  6. 6

    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until set, then cool completely on the pan.

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Questions

What is Mantecados?

Traditional Spanish crumbly shortbread cookies made with toasted flour, pork lard, and aromatic cinnamon. They feature a delicate melt in your mouth texture topped with sesame seeds. This reference files it under Spanish dessert: made in the oven and on the stovetop, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Mantecados need?

For Mantecados, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 2. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 6.

Can I make Mantecados gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Mantecados is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Mantecados contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tbsp sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Mantecados keep?

Store Mantecados airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

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