Almond Polvorones (with Lemon and Cinnamon)

Name: Almond Polvorones (with Lemon and Cinnamon)
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (300 grams); 1 3/4 cups finely ground almonds (175 grams); 2/3 cup lard (150 grams); 1 cup powdered sugar (125 grams); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; Zest of 1 lemon; 125 kcal per polvorón; Very high in carbohydrates

Maruxaotero @cook_12256556

Ever since I learned how to make polvorones at home, we haven't bought a single one at the store! They turn out delicious! Half are made with cinnamon and the other half with lemon. You can make them with any flavors you like.

Maruxaotero @cook_12256556

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Ingredients

24 servings

2 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour (300 grams)
1 3/4 cupsfinely ground almonds (175 grams)
2/3 cuplard (150 grams)
1 cuppowdered sugar (125 grams)
2 teaspoonsground cinnamon
Zest of 1 lemon
Nutritional value
125kcal per polvorón
Very high in carbohydrates

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Steps

1

Mix the all-purpose flour and ground almonds on a baking sheet. Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) and bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes so the mixture toasts evenly.
2

Once the mixture is a light golden color, remove it from the oven and let it cool.
3

When cool, mix in the powdered sugar and add either the cinnamon or lemon zest, depending on which flavor you want. I usually divide the mixture in half and make half with cinnamon and half with lemon.
4

Add the lard and mix well, then knead until you form a ball. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
5

Take the dough out of the fridge, place it between two sheets of parchment paper, and roll it out with a rolling pin until it's about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) thick.
6

Use a cookie cutter to shape your polvorones, place them on a baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
7

Remove from the oven, let them cool, and dust with powdered sugar. You can wrap them to keep them fresh longer.