Recetas de polvorones, Mexican polvorones recipes ( shortbread cookies)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar crunch and flavor profile.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener that mimics sweetness.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Almond flour is gluten-free, while whole wheat is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Toast the flour in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden, stirring frequently, about 5-7 minutes.

Cream the butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy.

Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Incorporate the toasted flour, cinnamon, and salt until a dough forms.

Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.

Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Flatten each ball slightly with your palm.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.

Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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