King Ranch Polvorones
Delight your taste buds with King Ranch Polvorones, a bold twist on traditional Mexican shortbread cookies. These tender, melt-in-your-mouth treats pack a unique flavor punch, blending the warm sweetness of cinnamon with the smoky kick of chili powder for an irresistible sweet-and-spicy combination. Perfectly crisp on the outside and buttery soft on the inside, these cookies are coated in a generous layer of powdered sugar, creating a delectable contrast to their subtly spiced interior. With just 15 minutes of prep and a simple baking process, this quick and easy recipe yields 24 delicious cookies that are perfect for snacking, celebrations, or gifting. Add a touch of Tex-Mex flair to your dessert repertoire with these unforgettable King Ranch Polvorones!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, chili powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a crumbly dough forms. Use your hands to press the dough together into a cohesive ball.
Scoop out small portions of dough, about 1 tablespoon each, and roll them into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, roll each one in powdered sugar until evenly coated.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy your spiced buttery King Ranch Polvorones!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 635 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 376.6 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 189.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 303 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
