Torticas De Moron (Cuban Cookies From The City Of Moron)

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lime peel, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

1. In a large bowl, mix the sugar and shortening thoroughly, using a wooden spoon.
2. Gradually add the remaining ingredients, blending with your hands.
3. Form the dough into a roll about 2 inches in diameter.
4. Wrap the roll in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 350u0b0F.
6. With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1/4 inch slices and place them on a lightly greased or parchment lined cookie sheet.
7. With your finger, make a small depression in the center of each cookie.
8. Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes.
9. Stored in a tightly covered tin, the cookies will keep for one week.

sugar, vegetable shortening, flour, lime peel, salt, baking powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/torticas-de-moron-cuban-cookies-from-the-city-of-moron-233155 (may not work)