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The best Polvorones Rosas (Pink Mexican Sugar Cookies)! (277.5 kcal, 30.5 carbs) Ingredients: 1 cup salted butter, at room temperature · 1 cup shortening · 3 teaspoons Mexican vanilla extract · 1 teaspoon salt · 2 cups powdered sugar · 3 drops red food coloring, or as needed · 4 cups all-purpose flour · ½ cup red decorator sugar, or as needed

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How To Make Mexican Polvorones. Place the butter and shortening in the stand mixer bowl. Add sugar and beat at high speed for 2-3 minutes or until you will have a smooth and fluffy cream. Add the egg, salt, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix for 2-3 more minutes to combine.

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Roll each scoop of dough into a ball and roll in granulated sugar. Arrange the sugared cookie balls on a baking sheet 2 inches apart. Using the back of a measuring cup, gently press the balls down into a 1/2 inch thick disk. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 18 - 20 minutes.

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Polvorones Rosas (or Big Pink Mexican Cookies) Mexican cookies

Polvorones are Mexican shortbread cookies that are available in many different varieties: pink, chocolate, vanilla, tricolor, and topped with chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and/or powdered sugar, etc. But the polvorones my kiddies always look for first at the panaderia (Mexican bakery) are the ones with lots and lots of rainbow sprinkles.

PolvoronesPink Cookies & Cake! La Piña en la Cocina

Traditional Mexican polvorones cookies are large, and triangular, and feature pink, yellow, and brown (chocolate) colors. You can easily swap out the shapes and hues to fit your preferences. You can also add different flavorings to make your own flavor combinations; citrus zest, nuts, and extracts are all easy additions.

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Roll ball of dough on all sides in extra granulated sugar. (See notes.) Place balls of cookie dough on baking sheets about 3" apart (they will grow). Using the bottom of a glass or measuring cup, gently press down each bowl of dough to about ⅓" or so. Place in preheated oven and bake 10-13 minutes.

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The pink color, which is the signature of these cookies, is achieved using pink food coloring. Some variations might include additional flavorings or ingredients, but the essence remains the same. To prepare Polvorones Rosas, one begins by creaming together the vegetable shortening and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

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Place 1 stick unsalted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer (or large bowl if using an electric hand mixer). Let sit at room temperature until softened. Meanwhile, process and toast the almonds and flour. Place 1/2 cup whole almonds in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment.

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While mixer is on low, mix in the egg, vanilla and baking soda. Gradually mix in 2 cups of flour with the mixer. Gradually mix in a little more of remaining flour until you have a soft "play-doh type dough. If dough is crumbly, gently knead the dough with your hands. If it is too sticky , mix in a little more flour.

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Wrap tricolor logs in parchment paper, roll it, and place them on a baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours before baking. 9. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. 10. Slice dough into thin 1/4-inch triangles.

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Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm. Dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 1 month. To bake the polvorones: Preheat the oven to 325°F with racks in the upper and lower thirds. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets or line with parchment. Unwrap the dough and cut the cookies.

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Gradually, mix in the flour mixture. Add 5-6 drops of pink food coloring gel and knead by hand or with the mixer until evenly colored. Use a medium scoop to make 1 ½ tablespoon portions of dough. Roll the portions into 2-inch balls. Roll each dough ball in the decorating sugar in a small bowl.

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How to Make Mexican Pink Cookies. Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°f. Place parchment paper on a 13 x 9 baking sheet. Cream the butter and sugar: Beat butter and powdered sugar together until creamy. Make the dough: Add in vanilla, salt, and food coloring, and mix well. Next, combine in flour until just mixed.

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In Mexico, sugar cookies are often tinted pink (polvorones rosas), yellow, or any other color imaginable! Make them Gluten Free: We tested this recipe with Bob's Red Mill all-purpose gluten-free baking flour, but you can use regular AP flour or any 1:1 substitute that you like to work with. Tips and Tricks for Making Mexican Sugar Cookies

Polvorones Rosas (or Big Pink Mexican Cookies) Mexican cookies

2 cups salted butter 2 cups powdred sugar 3 tsp Mexican vanilla 1 tsp salt 4 cups flour Wilton pink food coloring Colored sprinkles Sugar to sprinkle on top