Posted on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Cookie Recipes

Azorean Sugar Cookies (Biscoitos de Açúcar)

These Azorean sugar cookies (biscoitos de açúcar), from the island of Sao Miguel is easy to make and is a wonderful treat for anyone with a sweet tooth.
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Azorean Sugar Cookies (Biscoitos de  Açúcar)

Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 15 min
Ready In 25 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings8

Ingredients

1 cup of sugar3 tablespoons of butter2 tablespoons of cornstarch2 eggs2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 cup of sugar3 tablespoons of butter2 tablespoons of cornstarch2 eggs2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour2 teaspoons of baking powder
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Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the cornstarch and sugar.
  3. Add the butter and mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the sugar mixture until a dough forms.
  5. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness and form them into circular shapes with a cookie cutter.
  6. Place cookies on to a greased baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the oven, until the cookies are done.
  8. Allow cookies to cool for a couple of minutes.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com

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