How to make homemade polvorones? This simple recipe helps create a festive treat perfect for Christmas gatherings. GETTY IMAGES
Polvorones are small, crumbly cookies that melt in the mouth, a staple holiday sweet found in many homes during Christmas. They are traditionally made with flour, butter, and sugar, often enriched with ground almonds and a hint of cinnamon. This classic confection belongs to Spanish pastry traditions, especially cherished in regions such as Andalusia, Navarra, and Valladolid.
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While nougat is another beloved Christmas dessert, the focus here is on simple, homemade cookies that bring delight to any holiday table. The goal is to share an approachable recipe that will help anyone create memorable Christmas sweets.
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160 g wheat flour
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40 g ground almonds
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80 g lard
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60 g powdered sugar
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2 g ground cinnamon
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2 g salt
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Homemade polvorones are a cherished Christmas treat. This guide explains how to craft almond polvorones step by step, ensuring a tasty result that everyone can enjoy during the holidays.
Homemade polvoron recipe: how to make almond polvorones step by step
The process starts with toasting the flour to unlock its nutty flavor. Spread the flour on a baking sheet and bake at 180°C for about 15 minutes until it lightly browns, monitoring closely to avoid burning.
Remove the flour from the heat and let it cool. Next, toast the almonds for about 10 minutes until they deepen in color, then remove and cool them as well.
Grind or sift the toasted flour and place it in a wide bowl. Add powdered sugar, ground almonds, softened butter, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until a uniform, sandy dough forms.
Wrap the dough and refrigerate for a little over half an hour to rest. This helps the flavors meld and makes the dough easier to handle.
Roll the dough to a thickness just over one and a half centimeters. Use a small round cutter to shape the cookies, arranging portions on a parchment-lined tray.
Preheat the oven to 210°C with top and bottom heat. Bake the polvorones for about 10 minutes. They should not brown too much; remove them as soon as the edges start to color.
Let the trays cool, then dust with powdered sugar and serve. These almond polvorones offer a delicate balance of crumbly texture and nutty sweetness, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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[Attribution: Traditions and regional insights drawn from ongoing culinary histories and contemporary bakery practices across Spain.]