Golden Spanish Sighs: Light and Airy Cudillero Cookies 🌟

Spanish Sighs from Cudillero (Cookies)

Description: Suspiro, or “sigh,” is the generic name for these kinds of cookies, which are as light as a sigh. Cudillero is a town in north-western Spain.

Recipe Category: Dessert

Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Spanish, European, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy

Servings: Makes 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
1	Butter
3/4	Sugar
1	Egg
3 cups	All-purpose flour
1 tsp	Baking powder
2 tsp	Vanilla extract
–	Powdered sugar

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 1224.4
Fat Content: 64.3g
Saturated Fat Content: 39.6g
Cholesterol Content: 233.2mg
Sodium Content: 583mg
Carbohydrate Content: 146.3g
Fiber Content: 3.4g
Sugar Content: 50.8g
Protein Content: 15.7g

Instructions:

Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, add the butter and gradually incorporate the sugar, beating until the mixture turns creamy.
- Blend in the egg and continue beating until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Mix the all-purpose flour and baking powder, then incorporate them into the creamed mixture along with the vanilla extract, stirring until a stiff dough forms.
Shape and Chill:
- Lightly knead the dough and divide it into two equal parts.
- Roll each part into a log with a 2-inch diameter.
- Wrap the logs individually in waxed paper and foil, then chill them in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 weeks if preparing in advance.
Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them to prevent sticking.
Slice and Bake:
- Unwrap the chilled dough logs and slice them into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
- Place the slices on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Store the Spanish Sighs from Cudillero in an airtight container to maintain freshness.