13 Reviews of Pastissets (Powdered Sugar Cookies from Spain)

From: Dreamgoddess

On Jun 8, 2007

These were lovely little cookies and we really enjoyed the understated lemon flavor. I ended up with 17 cookies, which was plenty as a light dessert for the four of us. Ifound they were more delicate when they were warm from the oven. After the first batch was done, I made the mistake of trying to immediately take them off the cookie sheet. They really wanted to break apart taking them off the sheet so quickly. I found that they were easier to remove from the sheet without breaking if I cooled them a bit first. Thank you for sharing the delicious cookie recipe. Made for ZWTIII

From: Kim D.

On Jun 28, 2007

What a delicious cookie! I used vegetable shortening instead of lard. I will definitley be making these again, what a treat! Thanks acerast for posting. (Made for ZWT3)

From: Chef floWer

On Jun 19, 2007

I made this for Zaar World Tour III - I made these with Little Miss (DD) today for our weekly teddy bears picnic. I used vegetable shortening (I didn't want to use Lard as it's an animal product) and egg substitute otherwise I kept to the recipe. Theses were very yummy. Thank you acerast

From: potions

On Oct 13, 2007

This makes a wonderful cookie. I just love the flavor and they make a delicious light dessert after dinner.

From: free-free

On Jul 6, 2007

I was really surprised at just how good these were...there is not much that stands out about the ingredients BUT what a lovely little cookie this makes!! Delicate and understated are the key words here...I used shortening and because of the heat of the day decided to not roll then out...my dough was too soft...so I just pressed them into 1/4" circles and came out with exactly 2 dozen perfectly charming cookies. (*the hint to use parchment paper from Acerast is VERY helpful!!!*) I loved that hint of lemon, the delicate sweetness and the melt in your mouth buttery quality. Made for ZWT3 ...a Family pick, a recipe from one of my ZAAR sisters!!! - Thanks for sharing Acerast!

From: andypandy

On May 30, 2007

These are so easy to make. I used the lard, and salted butter, grated orange zest as that is what I had in the house. Rolled out to 1/8 inch thick and got 27 cookies. Dredged in powdered sugar. Nice cookie will make again.

From: bigbadbrenda

On May 27, 2007

Easy to make, I only got 16 cookies out of it , maybe I have them to thick . I will try them again.

From: Chef #442244

On May 23, 2007

Really quick and easy to make cookies. I did make one change though, I didn't want to go thru the hassle of grating a lemon, so I used 1/2 tsp orange extract, these turned out great a nice light cookie. Very good recipe, I will make these again.

From: momaphet

On Jun 1, 2007

As the description says these are a very delicate cookie. I think they'd be perfect with tea, my DD is sitting on the back deck having them with hot cocoa. I cut the recipe in half and ended up with 16 cookies. They cooked in exactly 10 minutes. I made them with half butter half shortening, for better flavor. I used a little lemon extract in place of the peel, I'd like to try them with vanilla or almond. The hint of cinnamon is a nice touch. Reviewed for ZWT III

From: 810766

On Dec 19, 2008

I am making these right now for the second time... they are absolutely delicious! I was looking for something lemony, and these have just enough lemon flavor and they melt in your mouth. They are definitely on of my favorite cookies now! Very unique!