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Polvoron

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🍪 Experience the authentic taste of Spanish tradition with these melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies that crumble delicately with every bite
🥛 Discover the perfect balance of toasted flour, sweet powdered sugar, and rich nuts in these classic Andalusian treats that are surprisingly simple to make

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 20-24 cookies

Ingredients

– 200 grams flour Toasted to a golden brown for the base structure

– 150 grams powdered sugar Sweetens the mix to balanced perfection

– 100 grams lard or butter Acts as the fat to bind ingredients and provide smoothness

– 50 grams ground almonds Adds nutty flavor and essential nutrients

– 2 cups toasted all-purpose flour Provides a rich, nutty foundation essential for the traditional texture

– 1 cup powdered milk Enhances creaminess and nutritional profile for variations

– 1/2 cup melted butter Helps form the crumbly dough

Instructions

First Step: Toast the all-purpose flour over medium heat, stirring continually until golden brown and fragrant, about 10 minutes to achieve the signature flavor.

Second Step: In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted flour, powdered sugar, and ground almonds thoroughly for an even blend.

Third Step: Slowly add melted butter or lard to the dry mixture and mix until it forms a crumbly yet cohesive texture, adjusting moisture as needed for consistency.

Fourth Step: Press the mixture firmly into molds to shape into rounds or ovals, handling gently to avoid breaking the delicate dough.

Final Step: Carefully unmold the pieces and let them cool completely before wrapping individually to preserve freshness; the entire process takes less than an hour.

Last Step:

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Notes

🌡️ Toasting the flour is essential – it develops the nutty flavor and gives polvorón their characteristic taste
🥛 Handle the finished cookies gently as they crumble easily – wrap individually to prevent breakage
🌰 For variations, try adding ground peanuts, powdered milk, or coating with melted chocolate

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cooling time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Spanish
  • Diet: Vegetarian (with butter)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg