Pan De Polvo

Pan de polvo, also known as Mexican wedding cookies, is a traditional Mexican dessert that is perfect for any special occasion or celebration. These delicate, crumbly cookies are flavored with cinnamon and coated in powdered sugar, making them a sweet and irresistible treat.

Pan De Polvo

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for coating
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
  6. Stir in the chopped nuts.
  7. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes, then gently roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
  10. Once completely cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again to coat them generously.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
12 minutes
Total time:
32 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
120 per serving
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
8g
Protein
2g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Mixing bowl Whisk Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve these delicious pan de polvo cookies with a hot cup of coffee or Mexican hot chocolate for a delightful treat.

Tips & tricks

For a festive touch, consider adding a sprinkle of colored sugar or edible glitter to the powdered sugar coating for special occasions.

Cost

$8