Mantecaditos

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

1 cup, softened

Powdered sugar

1/2 cup

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Cornstarch

1/4 cup

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Sprinkles

to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt until thoroughly combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. If the dough seems too crumbly, you can add a teaspoon of cold water to help it come together.
6. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. If desired, gently press down on each cookie with a fork to create a crisscross pattern or leave them round for a more traditional look.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden but the centers remain pale.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Optional: Decorate with sprinkles while the cookies are still warm for an extra touch of color and sweetness.
11. Enjoy these delicious mantecaditos with a cup of coffee or tea!