Soft cinnamon cookies (Montecados)

Recipe by Hervé Cuisine

Ultra simple, soft and cinnamon‑flavored cookies inspired by traditional montecados. Perfect with coffee or tea, they are made with just five ingredients and a characteristic sandy texture.

EasySpanishServes 12

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Source Video
13m
Prep
32m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
55m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$1.45
Per serving:$0.12

Critical Success Points

  • Sift the dry ingredients to avoid lumps
  • Achieve the right sandy texture without adding water
  • Bake at 160°C until cracked without coloration
  • Sprinkle the cinnamon immediately after baking

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot sheet carefully to avoid burns.
  • Do not leave the oven unattended while baking.
  • Watch out for hot oil splatters when adding the oil.

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