Portuguese Cinnamon Butter Cookies Raivas
Indulge in the rustic charm of Portuguese Cinnamon Butter Cookies, affectionately known as Raivas. These traditional treats boast a buttery, crumbly texture flavored with a subtle yet aromatic touch of ground cinnamon. Shaped into whimsical, irregular forms that echo their name—“Raivas,” meaning “rage” in Portuguese—they embody a unique handmade aesthetic that sets them apart from ordinary cookies. Crafted with a handful of simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, salted butter, egg yolks, and milk, they’re surprisingly easy to make. Perfectly golden at the edges with a soft center, these cookies pair beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea. Whether you're honoring Portuguese heritage or simply craving a unique, spiced cookie, these Raivas are sure to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 75 grams Salted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly mixed.
Add the softened butter to the dry mixture. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks and milk together until combined. Pour this mixture into the flour and butter mixture.
Using your hands, knead the dough gently until it comes together. The dough should be firm but pliable. If it's too dry, add an extra teaspoon of milk.
Pinch off a small amount of dough (about the size of a walnut) and roll it into a rope about 10 cm (4 inches) long. Twist and shape the rope into random, irregular shapes to mimic the traditional rustic look of Raivas.
Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1-2 cm of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your Raivas cookies with coffee, tea, or enjoy them on their own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1969 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.7 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.1 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 532 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 1104 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 295.5 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 378 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
