It's National Cookie Day! I think it makes perfect sense that this food holiday comes in the month of December, when we're all consumed with celebrating the Holidays and anticipating __Christma__s. I mean, seriously, is there anything more delicious than a Christmas cookie?
Of course, I'm not talking about just ANY cookie here. The best cookies to enjoy this holiday season are one of these 7 traditional Latin cookies. They're all easy and they're all cookies that your whole family will love. The only problem? I don't know how I'll possibly fit all of these into my mouth at the same time! Because, believe me, I really, really want to!
Read more ¿Qué más? Our 5 favorite Latin pies perfect for the Holidays! (RECIPES)
Puerto Rican Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup almond flour
1/3 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces
2 extra large eggs, well beaten
About 2/3 cup guava (or other) jelly
Get the full recipe directions from A Chica Bakes.
Buñuelos
Christina Crus Castenada shares her recipe for easy 5-minute Buñuelos on MamásLatinas. They're a perfectly delicious, crunchy treat for this time of year. Yum!
Alfajores
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons brandy or cognac
1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup grated coconut
1 cup dulce de leche
Get the full recipe directions from Recipe Girl.
Torticas de Navidad
Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups corn flakes lightly crushed into small pieces, NOT crumbs
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries (you should have enough in the jar below)
1 (14-ounce) jar maraschino cherries
Get the full recipe directions from iCuban.com.
Biscochos
Ingredients:
6 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (freshly ground when possible)
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 pound lard or shortening
1 egg
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup wine, orange juice or water
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 tablespoons anise seed
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Get the full recipe directions from Muy Bueno Cookbook.
Palmeras
Ingredients:
1 sheet puff pastry
1 cup of sugar
1/8 teaspoon of salt
Get the full recipe directions from Sweet Bites.
Polvorones
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour
3/4 cup almonds (raw)
5 oz. butter or margarine
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Get the full recipe directions from About.com.
