POLVORONES Galletas de Naranja | #VickyRecetaFacil

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while still providing moisture.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are less expensive.

Start by preparing the ingredients for the polvorones.

Measure 3 cups of all-purpose flour and place it in a mixing bowl.

Add 2 cups of vegetable shortening (300 grams) to the bowl. If you prefer, you can use lard or a combination of both, ensuring it's also 300 grams.

Add 1 cup of powdered sugar (115 grams) and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar (150 grams). If you don't want to use powdered sugar, you can substitute with 1.5 cups of granulated sugar.

Add 1 egg at room temperature, cracking it separately to ensure it's good.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder (6 grams) and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda (3 grams).

Add 1 teaspoon of orange zest and 1 teaspoon of orange extract. You can also use other flavors like coconut or almond extract if desired.

Add a few drops of yellow food coloring, adjusting to your preference, and mix until well combined.

Mix the ingredients with an electric mixer or by hand until creamy, ensuring the vegetable shortening is at room temperature.

Once mixed, beat for about 1 minute, then gradually add the sugars and mix until combined, scraping down the sides as necessary.

Beat for about 2 minutes until the mixture is fluffy, then add the egg mixture and mix until well incorporated.

Add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, mixing with a spatula until combined.

Transfer the mixture to a clean work surface and knead lightly until it forms a dough.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide it into equal-sized balls, about 50-55 grams each, yielding 19 balls.

Roll each ball slightly flat, like a small tortilla, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart.

Sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top of each flattened ball.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (about 392°F) for at least 10 minutes before baking.

Once the oven is preheated, lower the temperature to 180°C (about 356°F) and bake the cookies for 15 minutes, checking for light browning on the edges.

After baking, sprinkle additional granulated sugar on top while they are still warm so it sticks, and let them cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.

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