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