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Portuguese Pumpkin Cookies
Portuguese pumpkin cookies recipe (receita de bolinhos de abóbora), are soft, spiced treats made with pumpkin purée, often flavored with cinnamon.
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| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 20 min |
| Ready In | 1 h 5 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 10 |
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (220 g)1/3 cup blanched almonds (50 g)1/2 cup sugar (100 g)1 teaspoon baking powder3 1/2 oz pumpkin puree (about 100 g)3 1/2 tablespoons oil (50 ml)1 eggA pinch of cinnamonZest of 1 orange
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Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the sifted flour, sugar, chopped almonds, and baking powder.
- Mix in the pumpkin purée and the egg.
- Add cinnamon and orange zest for flavor.
- Beat the mixture well by hand or with an electric mixer until you have a soft and sticky dough.
- Use a teaspoon to scoop small portions of the dough, roll them in powdered sugar, and shape them into small balls.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Be sure to space the cookies apart as they will double in size during baking.
- Refrigerate the tray of cookies for 30 minutes before baking.
- After refrigeration, bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 20 minutes.
- The cookies should be golden brown on the bottom and lightly colored on the surface.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Receitas m Faceis
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