POLVORONES (MEXICAN WEDDING CAKES)
Make and share this Polvorones (Mexican Wedding Cakes) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by helowy
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 12-15 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400^F.
- In a large bowl, beat shortening and butter until fluffy.
- Add sugar a little bit at a time.
- Add egg yolks, orange juice, and peel.
- Stir in flour with spatula.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 3/4". Cut out 2 1/2" circles and place them on a greased baking sheet. Roll the dough scraps and continue to roll until all the dough is used.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them--they are done when they are barely starting to tan.
- Transfer to a rack to cool.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar through a fine sieve.
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Sujee Sujee
[email protected]I can't wait to make these cookies again!
Tanveer Chohan
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to show your loved ones how much you care.
Kaka Raees
[email protected]I'm going to try making these cookies with different nuts next time. I think they would be great with pistachios or hazelnuts.
Serano Collet
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a bake sale or a holiday party.
Andrei Craciun
[email protected]I would definitely make these cookies again. They're a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
justice arthur
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cookies were pretty good. They're easy to make and they're a nice treat for a special occasion.
White xxx
[email protected]The cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I had to be careful not to break them when I was rolling them in the powdered sugar.
Jen Harkins
[email protected]I found the dough to be a bit too dry. I had to add a little bit of water to get it to come together.
Derrick Scott
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
Muhammed Yasir
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of nuts, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The nuts add a nice crunch and flavor.
Joshua Nkhuwa
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're always appreciated and they're sure to be enjoyed.
Tobyn Graham
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Michael Blake
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're sure to impress your guests.
Parmila Dhimal
[email protected]I love that these cookies are made with simple ingredients. I always have everything I need to make them on hand.
Mokgadi setjie
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Tessa Deveraux
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these cookies because they seemed too simple, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're incredibly delicious and they're so easy to make.
Eman Matar
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.
laquanda garland
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a favorite. They're easy to make and they always come out perfect.
Shamshad Fatima
[email protected]These Mexican Wedding Cakes are a hit! They're so delicate and flavorful, and they just melt in your mouth. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.