Best Cuban Sugar Cookies Recipes

CUBAN SUGAR COOKIES

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This is my husband's family traditional holiday recipe. They are referred to as "sand cookies". They have a wonderful soft texture and make the perfect holiday cookie gift. Easy enough for children to help with too.

Provided by Marie Valdes

Categories Cookies

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 c sugar
1 c shortening
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp lemon zest

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients in a standing mixer (or hand mixer) and mix until combined well. Do not overmix. Form into log, wrap in plastic and chill at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Cut cookie log into ½ inch slices and place on parchment lined baking sheet about 3 inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie top with a little sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Do not brown or overbake.

SUGAR COOKIES WITH DULCE DE LECHE (CUBAN)

Sugar Cookies With Dulce de Leche (Cuban) image

The Cuban name for this sugar cookie recipe is called Torticas de Moron. These cookies are buttery and shortbread-like. They have a touch of citrus flavor from the lime zest and then that delicious dulce de leche topping. I do believe these are worth the time and effort! Store the cookies in a sealed container at room temperature.

Provided by Kathy D @LifeIsGoodkd

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour (unbleached)
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1 cup(s) unsalted butter (2 sticks), room temperature
1 cup(s) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) light rum
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
2-3 teaspoon(s) grated lime zest
1 can(s) dulce de leche

Steps:

In a bowl, add the flour, salt, and baking powder; whisking to combine. Set this mixture aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer (fitted with the paddle attachment), beat the butter on high speed for about 1 minute. Then, add the sugar and keep beating for 4 more minutes, until it is light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl down, as needed.
Next, add the egg and beat 1 more minute; combining well and scraping down bowl as needed. Now you can add the rum and vanilla; beating to combine. Last, add the flour and beat on low speed until just combined. Don't over-mix.
Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a nicely shaped round disc. Wrap each disc with plastic wrap and refrigerate until they get firm, at least 2 hours or even overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick liners.
On a surface that is lightly floured, roll out a disc to about 3/8-inch thickness. Then, cut out the cookies with a round 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter. Put the cookies on a prepped baking sheet as you go. Gather up excess dough after cutting out the cookies and then shape it into another disk; rolling it out for more cookies. Next, use your thumb, or a small teaspoon, to make a small indent into the center of each cookie.
Put the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill the cookie dough shapes for 10 to 20 minutes to firm them up. Repeat the rolling and cutting process with second dough disc.
Finally, you can start baking the cookies! Bake for about 15 - 18 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden. Put the cookies on a cooling rack to cool completely. Top each cookie with a little dollop of dulce de leche.