Polvorones are a shortbread-style Mexican cookie. This recipe adds cinnamon to the dough and rolls the cookies in cinnamon sugar for a delicious treat.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
126 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets.
Step 2
Beat butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon; stir into butter mixture to form a stiff dough. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Step 3
Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a shallow bowl. Roll balls in cinnamon mixture to coat; transfer cookies to prepared cookie sheets.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool cookies on wire racks.
