Polvorones Sevillanos (Mexican Cookies) Recipe

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Polvorones Sevillanos (Mexican Cookies)
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
  2. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally.
  3. Beat in eggs, vanilla paste, and coconut extract until combined.
  4. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer, using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour.
  5. Stir in the 1 cup coconut, candied pineapple, and the citrus peels.
  6. Divide dough into thirds and shape each portion of dough into a 12-inch-long roll.
  7. Wrap rolls in plastic wrap or waxed paper and chill for 4 hours or until firm enough to slice.
  8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  9. Cut rolls into 1/2-inch-thick-slices.
  10. Place slices 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet, bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes or just until centers are set.
  11. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool.
  12. Drizzle tops of cookies with Lemon Glaze and sprinkle with additional toasted coconut.
  13. Let stand until glaze is set. Makes about 60 cookies.
  14. LEMON GLAZE:.
  15. In a medium bowl, stir together powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to make an icing of drizzling consistency.
  16. STORAGE:.
  17. Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3153.73 Kcal (13204 kJ)
Calories from fat 1341.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 149.1g 229%
Cholesterol 203.85mg 68%
Sodium 2420.81mg 101%
Potassium 4296.85mg 91%
Total Carbs 432.87g 144%
Sugars 247.18g 989%
Dietary Fiber 3.58g 14%
Protein 33.1g 66%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 222.5mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 453.84 Kcal (1900 kJ)
Calories from fat 193.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.46g 229%
Cholesterol 29.34mg 68%
Sodium 348.37mg 101%
Potassium 618.35mg 91%
Total Carbs 62.29g 144%
Sugars 35.57g 989%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 14%
Protein 4.76g 66%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 0.6mg 22%
Calcium 32mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 74.8
    Points
  • 88
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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