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Mantecadas (Spanish Cinnamon Biscuits)
Mantecadas (Spanish Cinnamon Biscuits) is a traditional Spanish recipe for a classic shortbread-style biscuit (cookie) of plain flour, oil and icing sugar flavoured with lemon zest and cinnamon that's traditionally served at Christmas. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Spanish version of: Spanish Cinnamon Biscuits (Mantecadas).
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
20 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Additional Time:
(+20 minutes resting)
Makes:
12
Rating: 
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Mantecados are typically enjoyed during the winter and at Christmastime in Spain. They are named after
manteca the fat or lard traditionally used to make them (though this version is adapted to use oil).
Ingredients:
350g plain flour, sifted
120ml oil
160g icing sugar
Grated zest of 1/2 lemon
Ground
cinnamon
Method:
Sift the flour into a large bowl then form a well in the centre. Add the oil, sugar and lemon zest. Combine to mix then knead into a dough. Tear the dough into balls, flatten a little then arrange on a baking tray that has been greased and lightly floured.
Allow the biscuits to stand for 20 minutes then sprinkle the tops with cinnamon. Place in an oven pre-heated to 170°C (150°C/325°/Gas Mark 3) and bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely before serving.
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