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Hey friends!
Ready to get into the holiday spirit? I’ve got a special treat for you!
Today, I’m sharing a recipe for Portuguese Christmas cookies.
These little gems are filled with flavor and perfect for sharing (or not!).
They’ll fill your home with the sweetest smells and bring a taste of tradition to your celebrations.
Let’s spread some holiday cheer with these delicious cookies!
| Preparation Time | 20-30 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 10-12 minutes |
| Total Time | 30-42 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Ingredients
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) melted margarine
- 250 grams (1 3/4 cups) plain flour
- 150 grams (2/3 cup) white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 medium-sized egg
- Powdered sugar for topping
Step 1: Prepare the Wet Mixture
In a bowl, mix the granulated sugar and melted margarine until you achieve a homogeneous and compact mixture.
Next, add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl.
Mix until the mixture becomes creamy and well combined.
Step 2: Form the Dough
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture.
Fold the flour in with a spatula until a compact dough forms.
Ensure all the flour is well integrated into the dough.
Step 3: Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough
Preheat your oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
Dust a clean surface with flour and place the dough on it.
Sprinkle a little more flour on top of the dough and knead it with your hands until it no longer sticks to the surface.
Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough on the floured surface.
Step 4: Cut Out Cookie Shapes
Using cookie cutters, cut out shapes from the rolled dough.
Carefully place the cut-out shapes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring there is space between each cookie to allow for even baking.
Step 5: Bake the Cookies
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown.
Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
After they have cooled, sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy your delicious homemade cookies!
