Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the manteca and sugar, pressing against the sides until smooth.
- Mix in the condensed milk, followed by the eggs and vanilla essence.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder, then gently fold it into the mixture.
- Wrap the dough in film and chill in the fridge for about an hour.
Baking
- Flour your surface and rolling pin, then roll out the dough to a 0.5 cm thickness.
- Cut out cookies using your favorite cookie cutter and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake the cookies for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let them cool on a rack and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Experiment with flavors by adding chocolate chips or nuts, and consider using coconut oil for a tropical twist.
