How To Make Polvorones from Puerto Rico
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the vanilla extract and almond extract, and mix well.
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Gradually add the flour and ground almonds, and mix until the dough comes together.
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Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
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Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet.
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Once slightly cooled, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 30mg
- Sodium : 0mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 36g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 19g
- Protein : 6g
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