
Portuguese Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Wed, Aug 9, 2017
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This Azorean recipe for sugar cookies (bolachas de açucar) from the island of Sao Miguel is easy to make and is a wonderful treat for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Preparation time | 10 min |
Cooking Time | 15 min |
Ready In | 25 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
1 cup of sugar3 tablespoons of butter2 tablespoons of cornstarch2 eggs2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour2 teaspoons of baking powder
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, stir together the cornstarch and sugar.
- Add the butter and mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the sugar mixture until a dough forms.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness and form them into circular shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on to a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the oven, until the cookies are done.
- Allow cookies to cool for a couple of minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!