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Polvorones Recipe
This polvorones recipe is one of my favorite Christmas treats - deliciously crumbly Spanish cookies with a subtle hint of lemon.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 25 cookies
Calories: 45 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
Spanish
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon ground almonds
- pinch of fine sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- zest lemon grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup lard room temperature
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Roast flour: Heat a pan on medium heat. Add the flour and roast it lightly, stirring very often, until slightly colored. Stir well, and don't let it burn. Immediately transfer to a large plate and let cool.⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- Dough: Mix the ground almonds, salt, cinnamon, and sugar in a bowl. Add the roasted flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lard. Mix well but don't overwork the dough.⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon ground almonds + pinch of fine sea salt + 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon + ⅓ cup granulated sugar + flour + zest ½ lemon + 2 tablespoons lemon juice + ¼ cup lard
- Form walnut-sized balls from the dough and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or large plates. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Bake polvorones: In the meantime, preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C and line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and let cool.
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Notes
- Measurements: A digital kitchen scale (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab) will give you the most precise measure, ensuring the best bake possible.
- Make ahead: The dough can be made up to 3 days ahead. Keep it refrigerated in an airtight container. You can also freeze the formed unbaked balls. Place them on a tray, freeze until solid, then transfer to freezer bags or containers.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
45kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Sodium
0.2mg
(0%)
Potassium
34mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
19IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 25cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 45kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.