Description
Mexican polvorones cookies crumble with delicate almond richness and powdered sugar elegance. Sweet memories of family gatherings dance in each delicate bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 75 grams (⅔ cup) all-purpose flour
- 50 grams (⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon) ground almonds
- 75 grams (¼ cup + 2 tablespoons) granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- Grated zest of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Binding Ingredient:
- 50 grams (scant ¼ cup) lard, room temperature
Finishing Ingredient:
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Gently toast raw flour in a skillet over medium flame, continuously stirring to prevent scorching. The flour should develop a subtle golden hue and release a nutty fragrance. Transfer to a wide platter and allow complete cooling.
- Combine ground almonds, salt, aromatic cinnamon, and granulated sugar in a mixing vessel. Incorporate the cooled roasted flour, fragrant lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, and rich lard. Blend ingredients thoroughly but delicately to maintain a tender texture.
- Craft uniform spherical morsels using gentle hand pressure, roughly the size of walnuts. Arrange these delicate rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring consistent spacing between each cookie.
- Chill the prepared cookie batch in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes, which helps solidify their structure and intensify flavor development.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, creating an ideal baking environment. Position the chilled cookies and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a delicate golden edge that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest momentarily. Generously dust with powdered sugar, creating a delicate white veil across the surface. Let cookies cool completely before serving to ensure optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Roasting flour transforms its flavor, creating a nutty, toasted base that elevates the entire cookie’s taste profile.
- Chilling the dough helps cookies maintain their delicate shape and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Powdered sugar dusting not only adds sweetness but also creates a classic, elegant finishing touch that’s visually appealing and traditional.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 0.1 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg