Polvorones Cookies Recipe
These polvorones cookies are some of my favorite cookies! Spanish almond cookies with an unexpected lemon flavor.
Servings: 25
Calories: 55kcal
Ingredients
- 75 g all-purpose flour ⅔ cup
- 50 g ground almonds ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon
- pinch of salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 75 g granulated sugar ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons
- grated zest of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 50 g lard scant ¼ cup, room temperature
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Roast flour: Heat a pan on medium heat. Add the flour and roast it lightly, stirring very often, until slightly colored. Stir well, and don't let it burn. Immediately transfer to a large plate and let cool.
- Dough: Mix the ground almonds, salt, cinnamon, and sugar in a bowl. Add the roasted flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lard. Mix well but don't overwork the dough.
- Form walnut-sized balls out of the dough and place them on the baking tray (already lined with parchment paper) or some large plates. Refrigerate for half an hour.
- Bake: In the meantime, preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius/ 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the cookies on a baking tray lined with baking paper for about 12 minutes.
- Sprinkle with icing sugar and let cool.
Notes
A digital kitchen scale will give you the most precise measure ensuring the best bake possible.
The dough can be made up to 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container. You can also freeze the formed unbaked balls. Place them on a tray, freeze until solid, then transfer to freezer bags or containers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1polvoron | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 16mg | Sugar: 4g