Venezuelan Almond Cookies or Polvorosas de almendra
These almond “polvorosa” cookies owe their name to the powdery quality of their dough, which melts like powder in the mouth. These are the most delicious and easy-to-make almond cookies you could ever dream of. They are ready in less than 15 minutes. They are perfect for snacks and also to give away.
Servings: 4 doz
Calories: 613kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- powdered sugar to dust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In the bowl of a food processor, place all the ingredients except the powdered sugar. Process until well combined.
- With the help of a rolling pin, roll out the dough on a smooth work surface until it is ¼-inch thick.
- With a round cookie cutter, cut the “polvorosas,” and with the help of a spatula, carefully place them on the baking tray.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Cool down completely, and sift powdered sugar on top.
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Notes
- If you don't have almond flour on hand, you can use almonds that have been blanched and then toasted in a 300F oven for about 5-8 minutes.
- While the almonds are being toasted, it is good to stir them to prevent them from burning.
- To grind the almonds, you must wait for them to cool completely. Then process them in a food processor until they get the right texture.
- While processing, be careful not to over-process. Otherwise, the almonds could become butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg