Galletas de Nata (Cream Cookies)
Buttery vanilla cookies made with double cream, soft in the middle with a tender, sandy bite.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.16 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Beat the butter and sugar together for 3 minutes until pale. Beat in the egg yolk, cream and vanilla.
- 2
Mix the flour, baking powder and salt, then fold into the wet mixture until you have a soft dough.
- 3
Chill the dough for 20 minutes so it firms up.
20 min - 4
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Roll the dough to 6 mm thick and cut into rounds with a 6 cm cutter.
- 5
Place on lined trays and sprinkle with the extra sugar. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the edges are just golden and the tops are pale.
13 min - 6
Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack. They crisp up as they cool.
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