POLVORONES: GROUND WALNUT COOKIES
Polvo means powder in Spanish, which is exactly what these crumbly and buttery cookies turn into in your mouth. My mom made polvorones for us every Christmas. These melt-in-your-mouth Mexican wedding cookies are very easy to prepare and are the perfect accompaniment for a warm cup of after-dinner coffee, or for dipping in hot chocolate as I did when I was a child.
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Time 2h8m
Yield about 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and beat until well blended. Beat in the flour, and then the ground and chopped walnuts. Divide the dough in half, forming each half into a ball. Wrap separately in plastic and chill until cold, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Working with half of the chilled dough at a time while keeping the rest in the fridge, roll the dough by 2 teaspoonfuls between your palms into balls. Arrange the balls on a large baking sheet, spacing them 1/2-inch apart.
- Bake the cookies until golden brown on the bottom and just pale golden on top, about 18 minutes. Cool the cookies for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Toss the warm cookies in the powdered sugar. Transfer the sugar-coated cookies to a rack to cool completely. (The cookies can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature). Sift additional powdered sugar over the cookies, if desired, before serving.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Omolaye yetunde Oluwatosin
[email protected]I love the delicate flavor of these cookies. They're the perfect afternoon snack or dessert.
movie library official
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover walnuts. They're also a nice change from the usual chocolate chip cookie.
David Wynants
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Momin Hasan
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Tabitha Lowery
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the cinnamon and sugar flavor comes through.
Arman Charsi
[email protected]I love the way these cookies melt in your mouth. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Jasmine Mergendahl
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.
umer hayyat
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.
Rao Usman ahmad
[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding a little more butter or oil next time.
Naseem Sahil
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of walnuts, but these cookies were still really good. The cinnamon and sugar flavor really shines through.
Mugisha Hamid
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I love the nutty flavor of the walnuts.
loton baw
[email protected]I love the delicate flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for an afternoon snack or a special occasion.
Oliver Hall
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
sarjina akter
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Akram ullah Yash gilgit baltistan
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my holiday baking rotation.
Pamela obialor
[email protected]Not bad! A solid 7/10. The cookies were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I might try adding a little more butter next time to make them more moist.
The Lioger
[email protected]These polvorones were a delightful treat! The combination of ground walnuts, cinnamon, and sugar created a perfect balance of flavors. They were easy to make and turned out beautifully, with a delicate crumbly texture. I'll definitely be making these