Mantecaditos

Submitted by Karyn Newton

"These cookies have been a staple in my home since I was a kid. I believe they are of Puerto Rican origin..."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 72 cookies

ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon anise seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 2 small eggs
• 2 cups flour

directions

1. Blend together shortening, butter, lemon peel, vanilla, anise seed, & salt.
2. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs.
4. Gradually stir in flour.
5. Chill dough.
6. Working with half of dough at a time, roll into 1-inch balls.
7. Place on lightly greased cooky sheet, 1 1/2" apart.
8. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
9. Store in airtight container.