Cuban Cookies-Torticas
Ingredients :
· 1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter, at room
· temperature
· 1 c. sugar
· 2 egg yolks*
· 1 tsp. fresh lime juice
· 1/2 tsp. grated lime peel**
· 1 tsp. vanilla extract
· 1.5 c. all-purpose flour
· 1/2 tsp. salt
· 1 tsp. baking powder
· powdered sugar for sprinkling
How To Make :
· In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer or a wooden spoon.
· Add egg yolks, lime juice, lime peel, and vanilla. Blend thoroughly.
· Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to butter mixture and mix well. Wrap dough in waxed paper and refrigerate for 1 hour.
· Preheat oven to 375°F. Use your fingers to form dough into walnut sized balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until very lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack and sprinkling with powdered sugar.
Preparation time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour refrigeration) Baking time: 8 to 10 minutes Makes 3 to 4 dozen cookies