Polvorones de Chocolate (Mexican Chocolate Cookies)

Submitted by Kim D.

"I found this recipe in a Mexican cooking magazine called "Panaderia Mexicana Tradicional". The recipe was originally written in Spanish and the measurements were in grams. I translated the recipe into English and converted the measurements to accomodate the American kitchen. Living in Texas, we have a lot of Mexican bakeries! I love going into the panaderia by the farmer's market. I love Mexican pastries because they are not too sweet. This cookie is one of my favorites!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 13

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour, plus
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 1⁄4 cups powdered sugar, plus
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 1⁄4 cups vegetable shortening, plus
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• granulated sugar, for rolling

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Blend well.
3. Cover dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F.
5. Scoop about two tablespoons of dough, roll into a large ball, then roll in granulated sugar.
6. Place ball of dough onto a baking sheet.
7. Flatten ball with the palm of your hand to about 1/4-inch thick.
8. Sprinkle a little extra sugar on top.
9. Repeat process with the rest of the dough, placing them 2-inches apart once flattened.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
11. Make sure you not over bake!
12. Remove cookies from oven and leave on cookie sheet for 5 minutes, before transfering to a wire rack to cool completely.

Reviews

[mariela_ms]

I love these cookies! They are just like polvorones are supposed to taste like. For the reviewer who did not like it, maybe it's the texture that he/she is not used too. I will be making them again this Christmas. Thanks Kim.D!!!

 

[Acerast]

These are yummy - just like from a Mexican bakery!! They were tasty and had the lovely gritty (polvo means dust in Spanish) taste that I expected. Excellent!! We'll make these again Kim D. :)

 

[Daymented]

I don't get it. Either something is missing in the recipe or I just didn't like these. They tasted like big dry floury crackers. After the first tray of 6 we threw it all away. I'm sorry.