{"id":7942,"date":"2026-02-11T19:27:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curlsnpearlsss.com\/?p=7942"},"modified":"2026-02-11T19:27:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:27:18","slug":"mantecaditos-guava-thumbprint-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curlsnpearlsss.com\/es\/mantecaditos-guava-thumbprint-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Mantecaditos (Guava Thumbprint Cookies)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mantecaditos are Puerto Rican thumbprint cookies filled with guava<\/a><\/strong> or topped with sprinkles. They have a melt-in-your-mouth texture, similar to shortbread. Pair them with coffee or tea for the perfect treat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I make guava jam by mixing guava paste and water but if you want to make fresh guava jam check out my recipe here: Guava jam<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These guava thumbprint cookies are typically made during the holiday season but they can be enjoyed year-round. Elevate your next special event with this easy-to-make recipe. These adorable mantecaditos are perfect for Valentine’s Day, a brunch event, party, holiday or any occasion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guava is one of my favorite tropical fruits. I enjoy anything guava-flavored<\/a><\/strong>, it brings me back to my childhood days. Find more guava recipes here: Pastelillos de Guayaba<\/a><\/strong>, Yogurt Cheesecake with Guava Sauce<\/a><\/strong>, Guava Margarita<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are mantecaditos?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mantecaditos are Puerto Rican thumbprint cookies typically made with manteca<\/em>, lard or shortening, instead of butter or in addition to butter. In Spanish, manteca means fat. These cookies have a buttery, melt in your mouth texture, similar to shortbread cookies. They are filled with guava jam or topped with nonpareils sprinkles or maraschino cherries. Delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I make guava jam by mixing guava paste and water but if you want to make fresh guava jam check out my recipe here: Guava jam<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to find pink guava?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I make homemade guava jam<\/a><\/strong> with fragrant pink guavas from Tropical Fruit Box.<\/a><\/strong>. This online shop is based in Miami where tropical fruit is available year-round. I don’t typically find fresh guava where I live in New Jersey so they are my plug! Use my code MADEWITHSAZON<\/strong> para ahorrar $10 en su orden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pink Guava from Tropical Fruit Box<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mantecaditos ingredients:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cookie dough<\/h4>\n\n\n\n