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Polvorones Puertorriqueños
These delicate, crumbly shortbread cookies, also known as mantecaditos, are a staple during holidays and celebrations in Puerto Rico. They melt in your mouth and are often topped with guava paste or sprinkles.
🧂 Ingredienti
- 0.25 pound Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup Vegetable shortening
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- as needed Guava paste(for topping)
- as needed Colored sprinkles(for topping)
👨🍳 Istruzioni
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
💡 Consigli Professionali: Ensure the oven rack is in the center. - 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and vegetable shortening until light and fluffy.
- 3
Gradually add the granulated sugar and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
💡 Consigli Professionali: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. - 4
Slowly add the flour and mix on low speed until just combined. The dough should resemble wet sand; do not overmix.
💡 Consigli Professionali: Overmixing can result in tough cookies. - 5
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each). Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.
💡 Consigli Professionali: For uniform cookies, use a scoop. - 6
Gently flatten each ball with your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, creating a slight indentation.
💡 Consigli Professionali: This indentation is perfect for holding toppings. - 7
If using guava paste, place a small spoonful into the indentation of each cookie. If using sprinkles, you can press them into the indentation or roll the tops of the cookies in sprinkles.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are pale.
- 9
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Consigli Professionali
- ✓For a vegan version, substitute vegan butter and skip the egg yolk (if using).
- ✓If the dough is too soft to handle, chill it for 15-30 minutes.
- ✓These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
✨ Idee per Varianti
Ispirazione per la tua versione di questa ricetta
- Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar.
- Add finely chopped nuts like almonds or pistachios to the dough.
- Use different extracts like vanilla or lemon for a variation in flavor.