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Polvorones de Limón: Citrus Shortbread Cookie Recipe

A Latin American favorite. These citrus flavored shortbread cookies are a great snack, or dessert for any occasion. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup flour all purpose
  • ¾ cup confectioner sugar , plus extra for dusting
  • ¼ lb butter softened, European type, salted
  • 1 tsp lime zest finely minced
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350'F.
  2. Grease a cookie sheet, or line with parchment paper.
  3. Cream sugar and butter. Slowly add in the flour. Add the lime zest, and the salt.
  4. On a well floured surface roll in to a rectangle and cut into three strips of equal length..
  5. Roll each strip into a tube.  The dough will be quite crumbly, just shape it gently. 
  6. Cut ¾" pieces from each tube, and roll each piece into a ball.
  7. Pinch the top of the ball to create a raised surface.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes or until they begin to turn golden,
  9. Remove from the oven. Cool slightly and then sprinkle with sugar.

Notes

  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
  • How long can I freeze these polvorones de limón shortbread cookies? You can freeze them in an airtight container with freezer paper between layers of cookies. Be sure they are completely cooled before storing. They will store nicely for up to 6 months. This is a great cookie to make in advance for Christmas.
  • Do I have to refrigerate the cookies? No, you do not. You can store these in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Potassium 13mg (0%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 235IU (5%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144

% Daily Value*

Calories 144kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Potassium 13mg 0%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 235IU 5%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.