Torticas De Moron (Cuban Cookies from the City of Moron)

photo by shelleychez


- Ready In:
- 2hrs 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
4 dozen
ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 4 cups flour
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lime peel, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
directions
- In a large bowl, mix the sugar and shortening thoroughly, using a wooden spoon.
- Gradually add the remaining ingredients, blending with your hands.
- Form the dough into a roll about 2 inches in diameter.
- Wrap the roll in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1/4 inch slices and place them on a lightly greased or parchment lined cookie sheet.
- With your finger, make a small depression in the center of each cookie.
- Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes.
- Stored in a tightly covered tin, the cookies will keep for one week.
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