Ines Portuguese Biscoitos

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This is an easy emeril live recipe for little portugese cookies that look mmm, mmm good! i haven't tried these yet, but i'm trying these soon!

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.

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In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment , combine the flour , sugar , salt , and baking powder and mix well.

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Add 3 of the eggs and mix until thoroughly combined.

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Add the butter slowly and blend until the mixture forms into a smooth dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

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Lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets.

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Working with 2 tablespoon portions of dough at a time , roll the dough with your hands against the counter to form snake-like lengths about 5 inches long and 3 / 4-inch thick.

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Bring the edges together and press to seal so that you have a small donut shape.

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Place the dough circles onto the prepared cookie sheets spaced about 1-inch apart.

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Mix remaining egg with remaining tablespoon of sugar to form a glaze.

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Brush the top of each cookie with some of the glaze.

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Bake for 20 to 22 minutes , or until the cookies are light golden brown on top.

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Cool completely , then store in an airtight container for up t.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, eggs, unsalted butter