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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.

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Preparation time:

10 min

Cooking Time:

15 min

Ready In:

25 min

Level of Difficulty:

Easy

Servings:

User:

Eddy

Portuguese Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Posted in: Cookie Recipes

Wed, Aug 9, 2017, 12:39

4 out of 5 with 25 ratings

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!

Recipe Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com *
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