Posted on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in
Cookie Recipes
Portuguese Muxagata Biscuits
These delicious Portuguese Muxagata biscuits (biscoitos de Muxagata) from Vila Nova de Foz Côa are so easy and quick to make.
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| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 10 min |
| Ready In | 25 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 10 |
Ingredients
2 large eggs1 large egg (beaten) for brushing1 and 1/4 cups of sugar6 and 1/2 tablespoons (100 ml) of oil10 tablespoons (150 ml) of milk3 and 2/3 cups (500 gr) of flour1 teaspoon of baking powder1 teaspoon of baking soda1 small glass (125 ml) of brandy
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Preparation
- Beat the eggs well with the sugar, add the oil and milk, beat some more and then add the brandy.
- Add the flour mixed with the baking powder and the baking soda and mix well.
- Scoop one tablespoon of dough for each cookie on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Leave space between them so they don't stick together.
- Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake at 200°C or 400°F for about 10 to 12 minutes minutes or until golden brown.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Isabel Silvestre
Portuguese Linguas de Gato (Cookies)
Who remembers these Portuguese línguas de gato (cookies) from back home? I loved these as a child.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Gorete's Meringue Cookies (Suspiros)
Gorete's meringue cookies (suspiros) are light and tasty, if you like them chewy, bake at 200°F for approx. 40 minutes or until firm to the touch.
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 10 |
Portuguese Lemon Cookies (Bolachas de Limão)
This delicious Portuguese lemon cookies recipe (receita de bolachas de limão) is easy to make and make a great snack.
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
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