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15) Polvorones (Mexican wedding cookies)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus extra for rolling
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely ground pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Beat butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
  3. Mix flour, nuts, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add to butter mixture until it forms a dough.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on the sheet.
  5. Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are set but not brown. Let cool 5 minutes.
  6. While warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar. Cool completely, then roll again for a snowy finish.