King Ranch Polvorones

Delight your taste buds with King Ranch Polvorones, a bold twist on traditional Mexican shortbread cookies. These tender, melt-in-your-mouth treats pack a unique flavor punch, blending the warm sweetness of cinnamon with the smoky kick of chili powder for an irresistible sweet-and-spicy combination. Perfectly crisp on the outside and buttery soft on the inside, these cookies are coated in a generous layer of powdered sugar, creating a delectable contrast to their subtly spiced interior. With just 15 minutes of prep and a simple baking process, this quick and easy recipe yields 24 delicious cookies that are perfect for snacking, celebrations, or gifting. Add a touch of Tex-Mex flair to your dessert repertoire with these unforgettable King Ranch Polvorones!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, chili powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a crumbly dough forms. Use your hands to press the dough together into a cohesive ball.

Step 6

Scoop out small portions of dough, about 1 tablespoon each, and roll them into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.

Step 8

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once the cookies are fully cooled, roll each one in powdered sugar until evenly coated.

Step 10

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy your spiced buttery King Ranch Polvorones!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(551.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2444.1

Total Fat 98.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 634.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 376.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 189.1g
Protein 25.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 84.2mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 303.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.5%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 60.4%