Mantecados

Mantecados are traditional Spanish crumbly cookies, perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. This vegetarian version preserves the authentic flavors while being easy to make at home.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Almond flour - 50 grams
• Powdered sugar - 70 grams
• Vegetable oil (or olive oil) - 50 ml
• Cinnamon powder - 1 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Sesame seeds - 20 grams

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, almond flour, powdered sugar, cinnamon powder, and a pinch of salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the vegetable oil and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until a crumbly dough forms.
5. Take small portions of the dough and shape them into flat discs, about 1 cm thick.
6. Place the shaped discs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of each disc, pressing them lightly into the dough.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 10 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.02 L

Health Benefits

• Contains healthy fats from almond flour.
• Provides a good source of energy with complex carbohydrates.

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