Polvorones

45 mins cooking time
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Polvorones

  • 45 mins cooking time
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Method

1
Heat the oven to 170c/160c fan gas 4/325f
2
Roast the almonds on a baking sheet for 5-10 minutes until golden. When cool enough to handle, chop roughly and set aside.
3
Make the dough by mixing the butter, extracts, flour, almonds and a pinch of salt together in a medium bowl. Bring the mixture together to form a slightly sticky dough.
4
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2cm thick.
5
Cut the cookies with a 6cm cookie cutter and place the cookies on a lined baking sheet.
6
Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until golden
7
Cool on a rack before dusting generously with icing sugar.
TIP
Try using vanilla sugar to dust. You could even make your own by adding vanilla pods and sugar together into an airtight jar and leaving for 2-3 weeks to infuse.

Everything about Polvorones

  • Polvorones are made from a simple mix of flour, sugar, fat and ground almonds (or other nuts.) Thet often include a bit of cinnamon or vanilla for flavour, but these can be totally optional to keep the recipe simple.

  • Though the cookies can now be found in many Spanish-speaking countries, Polvorones originated in Spain, in the Andalusia region. They have been a traditional treat for centuries, especially enjoyed during Christmas and other celebrations. The recipe spread to Latin America with Spanish colonisation.

  • Our recipe does not make gluten-free or vegan Polvorones because of the wheat flour and butter but you could use Lurpak® Plant Based to make the recipe vegan or use gluten free flour to make the recipe gluten free.
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What are Polvorones?

Polvorones are a type of shortbread cookie known for its crumbly, melty texture. The best recipes will be made with flour, sugar, nuts and Lurpak® butter, along with some optional spices like cinnamon. If you’re wondering where the name “Polvorón” comes from, it actually derives from the Spanish word “polvo” meaning dust or powder due to the cookie’s delicate, powdery texture, The more you know!

Mastering Polvorones: The Art of Toasting Flour

Listen up, this recipe teaches you the secret of how to make the best classic Polvoron cookies. When it comes to Polvorones, toasting the flour is a step you simply can’t skip. It’s what gives the Spanish biscuits that melt-in-your-mouth texture. Make sure you lightly toast your flour in a pan to dry it out and boost its flavour, stand back and take pride in your perfect Polvorone, finished with a subtle nutty aroma.

The texture and taste of great Polvorones

When you make a great Polvorone, with the best ingredients and the best butter, it should have a soft, crumbly texture that just melts in your mouth. Your sweet creation will break apart easily and almost dissolve on your tongue. The rich Lurpak® butter gives a smooth, light feeling, met with the grainy toasted almonds. These treats done right, should be buttery, delicate and just the right amount of crumbly. Work your magic, cook.

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