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Polvorones

Polvorones
Prep Time BG 20

Prep Time

minutes

Cook Time BG 12

Cook Time

minutes

Total Time BG 22

Total Time

minutes

Serving BG 12

Serving

size

Recipe by Diahann Smith @DiahannCooks.

Ingredients

  • 1 stick of salted butter
  • 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • Powdered sugar

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line three cookie sheets with a Silpat, parchment paper or use nonstick spray.
  2. On medium speed, cream butter and shortening, slowly add sugar. Add almond extract.
  3. On medium low, add flour by the spoonful until well incorporated
  4. Add chopped almonds.
  5. Use small scoop to measure dough, roll into balls and make indent with your thumb or finger to create a nest.
  6. Bake for about 12 - 13 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cookies edges might crack.
  7. Remove from oven and cool for one to two minutes and transfer to a cooling rack. 
  8. Sprinkle powdered sugar
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