Montecaos de Mamine

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Pour the oil or butter into a mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Stir in the confectioners sugar and almonds, mixing well.
4. 4
   Mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, and half the cinnamon.
5. 5
   Add to the oil mixture, and stir until blended.
6. 6
   Cover the batter with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
7. 7
   If, when you remove the batter from the refrigerator, it is a bit runny, then just add a little more flour to make it hold its shape.
8. 8
   Scoop up a level tablespoon of cookie dough and mold it with your hands into a ball.
9. 9
   Repeat, using all the dough.
10. 10
    Arrange the balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
11. 11
    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until beige-colored, changing the position of the cookie sheets halfway through.