Torticas de Moron

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the shortening and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Add the fresh lime zest to the creamed mixture and stir until evenly incorporated.

Gradually add the flour to the mixture, folding it in gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until a soft, crumbly dough forms. Do not overwork the dough.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and gently flatten each mound slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.

Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and just barely golden around the edges, being careful not to overbrown them.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, as they will be very fragile while warm.

Carefully transfer the cooled cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.