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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 cookies 84g Recipe makes 12 cookies) The following items or measurements are not included below: 2 oranges, zest of |
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| Calories 338 | ||
| Calories from Fat 156 | (46%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 17.4g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat 7.7g | 38% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4.9g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 55mg | 18% | |
| Sodium 56mg | 2% | |
| Potassium 60mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.8g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% | |
| Sugars 8.9g | ||
| Protein 4.9g | 9% | |
Polvorones (Mexican Wedding Cakes)
By: megnbrycesmom
May 6, 2009
A traditional Mexican recipe that my friend Fay gave me.
12 -15 cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks, only
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 oranges, zest of
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- powdered sugar, to taste
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 400^F.2
In a large bowl, beat shortening and butter until fluffy.3
Add sugar a little bit at a time.4
Add egg yolks, orange juice, and peel.5
Stir in flour with spatula.6
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 3/4". Cut out 2 1/2" circles and place them on a greased baking sheet. Roll the dough scraps and continue to roll until all the dough is used.7
Bake for 25 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them--they are done when they are barely starting to tan.8
Transfer to a rack to cool.9
Sprinkle with powdered sugar through a fine sieve.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Charlotte J
On Jun 14, 2009
These were fun to make. After you mix in the flour, the dough is really crumbly but the warmth of your hands help pull the dough together. I did not use any extra flour to roll them out because I used my Pampered Chef pastry mat. With no circle cutter, I opened both ends of a can of veggies. This really worked great for a cookie cutter. I baked mine for 18 minutes and they came out with a light tan. These had more of an intense orange flavor before they were baked. I can't wait to make this again. Made during Zaar World Tour 5 2009 game for team Genies of Gourmet
From: Jamilah's Kitchen
On Jun 14, 2009
DH is the cookie lover and he gave these 3 stars but he does like cookies that have a lot of action going on inside them. I did think they were a little bland but i realize this is a traditional a cookie so I have to give it 4 stars. I think next time I would add nuts or raisins. Made for ZWT 5.
From: Pneuma
On Jun 11, 2009
Fabulous! It's nearly crunchy or nutty like a Russian cookie without the nuts. It looks like it might be powdery but it isn't.. and I like the slight orangey taste in it too. Delightful! Muchas gracias! Made for ZWT5. Zaar Chow Hounds.
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