Polvorones
Transport your taste buds straight to a festive celebration with this authentic Polvorones recipe! These melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are a beloved treat in Spanish and Latin American cuisines, known for their tender texture and warm, nutty flavor. Made with rich unsalted butter, a hint of vanilla, a dash of cinnamon, and crunchy chopped nuts like almonds or pecans, these cookies are irresistibly crumbly and perfectly sweet. Once baked to golden perfection, each treat is generously coated in powdered sugar, giving them their signature snowy appearance. Ideal for holiday gatherings, tea parties, or simply as an everyday indulgence, these traditional cookies come together quickly in under 40 minutes and are sure to be a showstopper at any occasion. Try this classic recipe and savor the delicate sweetness of homemade Polvorones that everyone will adore!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 100 grams chopped nuts (e.g., almonds or pecans)
- 150 grams extra powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and continue to mix until well incorporated.
Sift the all-purpose flour and ground cinnamon together in a separate bowl. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until fully combined.
Fold in the chopped nuts until evenly distributed within the dough.
Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake as these cookies are meant to be tender.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, gently roll each cookie in the extra powdered sugar until fully coated. For a thicker coating, you can roll them again after storing or just before serving.
Serve your polvorones on a platter with tea or coffee, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 267.6 g | 343% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.5 g | 602% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 465.2 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 253.0 g | ||
| Protein | 45.4 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1065 mg | 23% | |
*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.
