For many Spaniards, it’s not Christmas without a plate of Mantecados nearby. These sweet and crumbly cookies are made with extra virgin olive oil, cinnamon, and sesame seeds for a rich, spiced taste of southern Spain.

Aromas de Medina is a family-owned company located in historic Medina Sidonia, deep in Spain’s southern Andalucía region. The company has passed down its recipes and traditions for generations, and uses the same ingredients and processes as their predecessors did.