For a hint of citrus, add 1 teaspoon of lemon or orange zest to the dough. The dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. For a festive touch, sprinkle the cookies with colored sugar before baking.
Easy Portuguese Cookies
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME25 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS46
Delicate and crisp, these delightful sugar cookies are inspired by a cherished family recipe from the enchanting island of St. Michael in the Azores. A taste of tradition in every bite!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate19 g
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Cholesterol19 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium57 mg
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Sugar8 g
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Fat2 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the softened butter and cream together until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. (3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Be careful not to overmix. (7 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll out the dough to a thickness of approximately 1/4 inch. Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into your desired shapes. (10 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Place the cookies 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown. (15 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)
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Korbin Douglas
May 22, 2025I added lemon zest, as suggested, and it gave the cookies a wonderful flavor.
Evie Stiedemann
May 20, 2025These cookies are so easy to make, and they taste amazing! My family loves them.
Adriel Sporer
Mar 1, 2025The dough was a little sticky, but the cookies turned out perfectly once baked. Will definitely make again!