Aromas de Medina Cinnamon Mantecados, an Andalusian speciality

Aromas de Medina Cinnamon Mantecados are traditional biscuits made in Medina Sidonia, in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia. These small shortbread biscuits are characterised by their particularly crumbly texture, their sweetness and their delicate cinnamon aroma.

Inspired by Andalusian pastry-making expertise, they offer a gourmet experience where simple flavours meet a characteristically melt-in-the-mouth texture.

Medina Sidonia, a town renowned for its traditional pastries

Situated in the province of Cádiz, Medina Sidonia boasts a rich culinary heritage, particularly renowned for its traditional pastries and sweet treats.

Aromas de Medina carries on this tradition by offering specialities that celebrate the recipes and flavours of Andalusian pastries.

Cinnamon mantecados perfectly exemplify this culinary heritage, passed down through the generations.

A shortbread-like, crumbly and melt-in-the-mouth texture

The mantecado is a traditional small cake, recognisable by its shortbread-like, delicately crumbly texture. Unlike a crunchy biscuit, it has a tender consistency that gently crumbles before melting in the mouth.

This distinctive texture is one of the mantecados’ key characteristics and contributes to their popularity amongst lovers of traditional pastries.

Cinnamon, a spice with warm, comforting aromas

Cinnamon gives these mantecados their distinctive aroma. Its sweet, warming fragrance complements the shortbread-like texture of the cake and gives it a particularly pleasant flavour.

The balance between the sweetness of the pastry and the spicy notes of the cinnamon allows you to enjoy a fragrant treat, without masking the characteristic flavours of the mantecado.

An ideal treat to enjoy during your sweet breaks

Aromas de Medina’s Cinnamon Mantecados can be enjoyed at any time of day, whether for breakfast, as an afternoon treat or to round off a meal.

They go perfectly with coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Their melt-in-the-mouth texture and cinnamon aroma also make them a delightful treat to share with family or friends.

Serving suggestions

To fully appreciate their texture and flavours, enjoy the mantecados at room temperature.

Handle them gently due to their crumbly texture and take the time to savour their melt-in-the-mouth texture and hints of cinnamon.