Torticas De Moron (Cuban Cookies from the City of Moron)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 3

Tasty Cubanos cookies with a unique hint of lime flavoring

Torticas De Moron (Cuban Cookies from the City of Moron)

by The Chefin Cookie

Prep

15 min

Cook

20-25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

16-18

Calories

250

Sugar

15g

Fat

10g

Torticas De Moron cookies are traditional Cuban treats that come from the city of Moron. They are light, soft, and have a sweet and tangy flavor that comes from the hint of lime. These cookies have a perfect balance between crispiness and tenderness, the same texture as shortbread. Torticas De Morón is a perfect snack with a cup of coffee or tea. Served well as a mid-day snack, for breakfast or can serve as a dessert after dinner. Enjoy the taste of Cuban history in these cookies.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together sugar and vegetable shortening until creamy and smooth.
3.	In a separate bowl, mix flour, grated lime peel, salt, and baking powder.
4.	Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until dough is formed.
5.	Place the cookie dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or greased baking pans. Bake them for about 20-25 minutes until they turn light brown in color.
6.	Take your cookies out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

Torticas De Moron has an amazing taste of sugar and lime, making it a great treat any time of the day.
The cookies are light, airy, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
The recipe is simple to follow and requires basic ingredients that most people have in their pantry.

The cookies are vegan-friendly because they don’t contain eggs or butter.

CONS

This recipe uses vegetable shortening, which is high in saturated fats.

The cookies should be eaten in moderate portions since they contain a significant amount of sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Torticas De Moron cookies won’t make it onto any list of ‘health foods’, but there are benefits to indulging in a sweet treat that brings you joy. This recipe contains lime zest which is rich in vitamin C and flavonoids that have anti-inflammatory properties. They will also assist in fighting off infections in our body. The sugar in this recipe can provide an immediate boost of energy.

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