Galletas de Mantequilla Cubanas
Galletas de Mantequilla Cubanas are delicate buttery Cuban cookies featuring a hint of vanilla and a dollop of sweet strawberry jam, perfect for tea time or as a delightful snack.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Pastry bag with an open nozzle (e.g., Wilton 4B)
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 220 g unsalted butter (1 cup)
- 150 g icing sugar (1 ½ cups)
- 1 egg
- Vanilla extract (to taste)
- 300 g all-purpose flour (2 ½ cups)
- 10 g cornstarch (1 tbsp)
- Strawberry jam (as needed)
Instructions
- Cream the butter, icing sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Beat in the egg.
- Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and cornstarch until combined.
- Transfer the dough to a pastry bag with an open nozzle.
- Pipe the dough into cookie shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then top each with a small amount of strawberry jam.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 10 minutes or until the bottoms are golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
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Notes
- The dough should be soft but not sticky; adjust the flour as needed.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- The jam can be substituted with other flavors as desired.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
- Calories: 120-140 kcal
- Total Fat: 7-9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4-5 g
- Cholesterol: 20-25 mg
- Sodium: 10-15 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 12-15 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0-1 g
- Sugars: 6-8 g
- Protein: 1-2 g