Traditional Orange Polvorones

Name: Traditional Orange Polvorones
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 4 cups flour; 2 cups vegetable shortening; 2 eggs; 2 1/4 cups sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; 1 orange, zest

Alejandra Cota

These crunchy and crumbly orange cookies are traditional in Mexican bakeries and are a must in every Mexican home. They have an exquisite orange aroma, and paired with a cup of coffee, they will sweeten all your mornings.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 08-09-2017

Preparation

30 mins

15 mins

Low

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Place all the ingredients in a bowl, and using a spatula, cream until perfectly mixed. On a floured surface, knead the previous mixture for 5 minutes, or until it comes off your hands. Form 80-gram balls and place them on a baking sheet, gently press with your hand, and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool and set aside. Serve with a cup of coffee.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

459.8

kcal

22.99%

Carbohydrate, by difference

17%

Protein

4.1

8.2%

Total lipid (fat)

27.1

41.69%

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