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Soft cinnamon cookies (Montecados)
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.
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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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