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Traditional Spanish Polvorones
Indulge in the timeless tradition of the Spanish holiday season with these homemade Polvorones. These scrumptious shortbread cookies, infused with the rich flavors of cinnamon and almonds, promise an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth experience. Each cookie captures the essence of Spanish heritage, making it a cherished delicacy during the festive season.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- 2 cups
- Granulated sugar
- 1 cup
- Unsalted butter
- 1 cup, softened
- Ground almonds
- 1/2 cup
- Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, softened unsalted butter, ground almonds, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cookies turn lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cooled, generously dust each cookie with powdered sugar.
Tips
- Make sure the butter is sufficiently softened before mixing to ensure a smooth and even dough.
- For a nuttier flavor, you can lightly toast the ground almonds before adding them to the dough.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week, making them perfect for holiday gifting.
Dietary Information
Servings: 24 cookies Dish Type: Dessert Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Calories: 150 Fat: 9g Carbs: 17g Protein: 2g Sodium: 2mg Sugar: 9g
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