POLVORONES SEVILLANOS (MEXICAN COOKIES)

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These fruit cookies are loved during the Christmas season but are popular through the year. They often appear on special family occasions.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons mexican vanilla bean paste or 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
1/4 cup finely chopped candied pineapple
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
toasted flaked coconut
2 cups powdered sugar
2 -4 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
  • Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Beat in eggs, vanilla paste, and coconut extract until combined.
  • Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer, using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour.
  • Stir in the 1 cup coconut, candied pineapple, and the citrus peels.
  • Divide dough into thirds and shape each portion of dough into a 12-inch-long roll.
  • Wrap rolls in plastic wrap or waxed paper and chill for 4 hours or until firm enough to slice.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut rolls into 1/2-inch-thick-slices.
  • Place slices 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet, bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes or just until centers are set.
  • Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool.
  • Drizzle tops of cookies with Lemon Glaze and sprinkle with additional toasted coconut.
  • Let stand until glaze is set. Makes about 60 cookies.
  • LEMON GLAZE:.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to make an icing of drizzling consistency.
  • STORAGE:.
  • Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Frank Mapesain
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These cookies are a must-try for any cookie lover. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


mira mira
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I love the way these cookies crumble in my mouth. They're so addictive!


Whithienzo Dimba
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious and everyone loves them.


Julio Oseguera
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I'm not usually a fan of cookies, but these were really good. The almond flavor is really nice.


Joanne Brakewell
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These cookies are so good, they taste just like the ones my abuela used to make.


Sophie Bae
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I've never had polvorones before, but these were amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


MD Bashah
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Salvatore Rizzo
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These cookies are dangerous! They're so addictive, I can't stop eating them.


Sanaullah zahree2020
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I'm not a big baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Riyad Rahman
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love the almond flavor.


__.divia.__ Sylvia
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite!


Danyal Atif
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Amazing! The cookies were so crumbly and flavorful. I couldn't stop eating them.


Naeem Sahzad
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A bit too sweet for my taste, but still very good. I'll try reducing the sugar next time.


Jeanann Schneider
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Easy and delicious! I made these cookies with my kids and we had a great time. They turned out perfectly.


Patty Canterbury
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These cookies were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.