WALNUT COOKIES (POLVORONES)
In Spain and Latin America polvorones are cookies for celebrations. Marcela Valladolid uses walnuts instead of the more traditional pecans but keeps the crumbly quality that characterizes these universally popular cookies.
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- With an electric mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the granulated sugar and beat until well blended. Beat in the flour, and then the chopped and ground walnuts. Remove the dough from the bowl and form into a large disc. Wrap the dough in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. Cut the dough into quarters, and then cut each quarter into sixths for a total of 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough between your palms into 2-inch balls. Arrange the 24 balls onto the prepared baking sheets (12 cookies on each sheet), spacing them 1 inch apart. Bake the cookies until golden brown on the bottom and just pale golden on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool the cookies for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Toss the warm cookies in the confectioners' sugar. Transfer the sugarcoated cookies to a rack to cool completely. (The cookies can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.) Sift more confectioners' sugar over the cookies before serving or toss in sugar a second time.
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Helena Kyrie
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Richard theCreator
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of walnuts, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The walnut flavor was subtle and the cookies were very light and airy.
Lx Armaan
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of walnuts and cinnamon.
Jeicari Nowlin
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.
baby funn
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover walnuts. They're also a delicious and easy snack.
Jonas Elifas
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! These cookies are amazing. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and the walnut flavor is perfect.
Alicia Burgess
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The walnut flavor is perfect and the cookies are just the right amount of sweetness.
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[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and just for my family and friends. They're always a hit.
Israfil Isa Rahman
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they were a huge success! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The cookies were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, just the way I like them.
Tawhid Anik
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. They were also very easy to make, which is always a plus.
Randy Brock
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of walnut cookies, but these were surprisingly good! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies baked up perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
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[email protected]These walnut cookies are a delicious and easy treat! I loved the nutty flavor of the walnuts and the crumbly texture of the cookies. They were perfect for a quick snack or dessert.