1996 3rd Place Winner: Pecan Cookies (Polvorones) Recipe Recipe

Name: 1996 3rd Place Winner: Pecan Cookies (Polvorones) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. Sugar; 1/2 c. Unsalted butter; 1/2 c. Lard; 1 x Egg yolk; 1 tsp Vanilla; 21/4 c. All-purpose flour; 3/4 tsp Cinnamon; 1/4 tsp Anise seed, finely crushed; 1 pch Salt; 1/2 c. Pecans finely minced

Servings: persons

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Cookie Contest; by Marilyn Cahill of Chicago, Illinois.
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Heat oven to 350'F.
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Beat 3/4 c. of the sugar, butter and lard in large bowl of electric mixer on high speed till light and fluffy; about 3 min.
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Add in egg yolk and vanilla; beat till smooth.
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Beat in flour, cinnamon, anise seed and salt till well mixed.
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Stir in pecans.
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Roll walnut-size pcs of dough between palms to make round balls.
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Put remaining 1/4 c. sugar in pie plate; roll dough balls in sugar.
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Place balls 5 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
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Press each ball with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar to about 1/4-inch thickness.
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Bake 10 min.
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Reduce oven to 300'F and continue baking till lightly browned, 12 to 15 min.
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Remove to cooling rack.
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Note: An additional 1/2 c. butter can be substituted for the lard.
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Also, you may bake the cookies at a constant 325'F; cooking time should be about the same.

1843

kcal

Calories

Fat

305

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. Sugar, 1/2 c. Unsalted butter, 1/2 c. Lard, 1 x Egg yolk, and more.

Yes, 1996 3rd Place Winner: Pecan Cookies (Polvorones) Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

1996 3rd Place Winner: Pecan Cookies (Polvorones) Recipe

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