Spanish Christmas Cookie Recipes

Polvorones Recipe (Spanish Almond Cookies)

WebOct 21, 2023 · Reduce the oven temperature to 250°F (120°C). Take the almonds out of the oven and grind into a flour-like texture in a food …

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1. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
2. Place the almonds on a baking tray and toast in the oven until they start to go a faint golden color (roughly 8-10 minutes). Reduce the oven temperature to 250F (120C).
3. Take the almonds out of the oven and grind into a flour-like texture in a food processor.
4. Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine the lard/butter, sugar, and cinnamon with an electric hand mixer until smooth and creamy.

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Mantecados Recipe: Traditional Spanish Shortbread …

WebJun 3, 2018 · Making the Dough. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Beat the vegetable shortening or butter by hand or with a hand mixer in a …

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1. Preheat oven to 325°F
2. Wash the lemon, and zest it. Once you have collected all zest from the lemon, set it aside. Then, cut the lemon into two halves. Set the halves aside.
3. Using a teaspoon or your hands, make small balls with the dough. Place the small dough balls onto a greased cookie sheet.
4. If the dough mixture is too dry, try adding some milk to thicken it. If the dough mixture is too runny, try adding some additional flour.

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Mantecados and Polvorones: Typical Spanish Christmas Cookies …

WebDec 11, 2013 · Instructions. First you need to toast the flour in the oven. To do so, spread it out on a baking sheet, and bake under the broiler (250ºC/480ºF) until the top layer …

1. First you need to toast the flour in the oven. To do so, spread it out on a baking sheet, and bake under the broiler (250ºC/480ºF) until the top layer browns. Remove the flour from the oven, mix it up spread it out on the baking sheet again and bake until golden. Repeat the process 4-5 times until all of the flour is toasted and golden brown. Keep your eye on it so it doesn't burn!
2. Toast the ground almonds in some of the lard in a pan on the stove. Once they are a golden brown, remove them from the stove and let them cool.
3. Once your ingredients have cooled, mix all of the ingredients together making sure to incorporate all of the lard. The "dough" should come together when you press on it, but should easily fall apart. You may need to add in a little more lard to achieve the right texture. (Don't add in too much or you will end up with hard cookies rather than crumbly soft ones when you bake them.)
4. Put the "dough" into the fridge for 15-20 minutes.

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