At the end of the 19th century, Eusebio Olmedo and Dolores Barrionuevo began a new path in the confectionery tradition of Estepa, in Seville, venturing to recover the original recipe of the shortbread that King Carlos I enjoyed in his time.
In 1959, Obrador Real de Confitería inherited the tradition of this sublime numbered edition Christmas sweet, becoming the most recognized Spanish confectionery.
Legend has it that King Carlos I stocked up on the exquisite shortbreads before each battle to enjoy them with his officers before the combat and as a reward after victories. Thus, he would send a decree to his master pastry chefs with the order in his own handwriting, including his royal signature.