MEXICAN SUGAR COOKIES (POLVERONES)

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Having lived close to the Mexican border, I developed a taste for the food, especially the desserts! You could find these cookies at the "Panaderia."

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1 1/2-1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Spray cookie sheets with non stick cooking spray.
  • Cream butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and half of cinnamon (1/2 tsp.) Add 1 1/2 cups flour and baking powder.
  • Mix until well blended.
  • At this point you may add additional flour if dough is too sticky.
  • Roll dough into 1 1/4 inch balls.
  • Place on cookie sheet.
  • Flatten each ball with a glass coated with granulated sugar.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  • Let stand 3-4 minutes before coating with following mixture.
  • Combine granulated sugar, grated chocolate, and remaining cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Coat cookies with sugar, chocolate and cinnamon mixture on both sides.
  • Allow cookies to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.8, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 70.7, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 10.8, Protein 1.1

YN
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These cookies were amazing! They were so easy to make and they tasted like they came from a bakery. I will definitely be making these again.


Prophecy Iwuezi
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These cookies were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some more butter or oil next time.


arif khan joy khan
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These cookies were easy to make and they tasted great! I love the flavor of the nuts and the sweetness of the sugar. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jose P
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great! They're so delicious and I love the crumbly texture. I'll definitely be making these again.


Cade Cabdulaahi
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're easy to make and they taste good, so I'll probably make them again for parties or potlucks.


Gjf G
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that they're not too sweet and the nuts add a great crunch.


Galyna
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These cookies are delicious! The flavor is great and the texture is perfect. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who loves Mexican desserts.


Bishu Yonzan
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Wow, these cookies are incredible! They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a professional bakery. The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again soon!


Suman Ghising
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These cookies are amazing! I love the crumbly texture and the nutty flavor. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Rj Tohin Ahmed
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Easy to make and delicious! I was surprised at how quickly these came together. The dough was easy to work with and the cookies baked up perfectly. The flavor is great - not too sweet and the nuts add a nice touch. Definitely a keeper!


Shawn Bendickson
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These are the best sugar cookies I've ever had! The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect. I love that they're not too sweet, and the nuts add a great crunch. Will definitely be making these again and again!


Jessie Bryant
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Made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them - even the ones who don't usually like Mexican desserts. They're so easy to make and they taste incredible. Highly recommend!


Olimpia Sainez
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These polvorones were absolutely delicious! They had the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, and the texture was amazing - crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth at the same time. I'll definitely be making these again - they're the perfect treat for