Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes: 1 cup
- Vegetable shortening, cold and cut into small cubes: 1/2 cup
- Ground cloves: 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground allspice: 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, sugar, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Add the cold butter and shortening to the flour mixture. Use your fingers to work the butter and shortening into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gather the dough into a ball and divide it in half. Form each half into a log shape, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Unwrap the dough and cut it into 1-inch thick slices. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the cookies are just beginning to brown around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 150 per cookie
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Shortbread-like texture
- Sweet and spicy flavor
- Perfect for a special occasion or as a gift
User Comments:
- "These cookies are absolutely delicious! They have the perfect balance of sweetness and spice."
- "I love the Mexican-inspired flavors. They're a great way to add a little something extra to a classic cookie."
- "These cookies are so easy to make. I'm not a baker, but I was able to follow the instructions and make them perfectly."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use cold butter and shortening. This will help the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- If you don't have ground cinnamon, you can make your own by grinding cinnamon sticks in a spice grinder.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
