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Spanish Polvorones

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Spanish Polvorones for Festive Joy

Discover the joy of making traditional Spanish Polvorones, melt-in-your-mouth cookies perfect for the festive season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Toast for nuttier flavor.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Essential for sweetness.
  • 1 cup Ground Almonds Or almond flour for gluten-free.
  • 3/4 cup Lard or Butter Coconut oil for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional; can substitute with nutmeg.
  • Lemon Zest/Vanilla/Cocoa Powder Optional variations for flavors.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spanish Polvorones
  1. Begin by toasting 2 cups of all-purpose flour in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5-8 minutes until light golden brown.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 cup of ground almonds, and a teaspoon of cinnamon if desired.
  3. Add 3/4 cup of softened lard or butter into the dry mixture and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter and flatten them slightly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  6. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Dust cooled cookies generously with additional powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be easily adapted for gluten-free and vegan diets. Store them in an airtight container for freshness.

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