SPANISH SIGHS FROM CUDILLERO (COOKIES)SUSPIROS DE CUDILLERO

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Spanish Sighs from Cudillero (Cookies)suspiros De Cudillero image

Suspiro, or "sigh," is the generic name for these kinds of cookies, which are as light as a sigh. Cudillero is a town in north-western Spain.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 3 doz.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Put the butter in a bowl and add the sugar, little by little, beating until the mixture is creamy.
  • Blend in the egg and beat until light. Mix the flour and baking powder and blend along with the vanilla into the creamed mixture until a stiff dough forms.
  • Knead lightly and divide into 2 parts. Roll each part to make a 2-inch diameter log. Wrap in waxed paper and foil and chill at least 1 hour or up to 2 weeks.
  • Cover baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F Cut dough into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheets, then dust with powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container. Makes 3 dozen cookies.
  • My appologies for skipping a few ingredients.

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