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.
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Simon John Cheng
[email protected]These are the best polvorones I've ever tasted! They're so flavorful and delicate.
Shay Kennemur
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are amazing, and I'll definitely be making them again.
Nadeem Maher
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! I love the way the walnuts add a crunchy texture.
Catherine Byrne
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Fox D
[email protected]These are the best polvorones I've ever had. They're so light and airy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness.
Ashis Gain
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe.
Quinn Bronson
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're perfect for a last-minute dessert. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip up a batch whenever I'm craving something sweet.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of walnuts, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The walnut flavor is subtle and complements the other ingredients perfectly.
Aman Raj
[email protected]I've made polvorones before, but this recipe is by far the best. The cookies are perfectly crumbly and have a wonderful nutty flavor.
Riana Lifestyle
[email protected]These polvorones were a hit! They are so rich and flavorful, and they literally melt in your mouth. I will definitely be making these again.