Mexican · Dessert
Polvorones de Maíz (Mexican Cornmeal Sugar Cookies)
A Mexican polvorón built from masa harina and all-purpose flour, giving these sugar cookies a faintly sweet corn flavour and a sandy, crumbly bite under a warm cinnamon-sugar coating. Butter-rich and lightly spiced, they lean on the classic Mexican pairing of corn and cinnamon rather than any chocolate or fruit.
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15 minsPrep
15 minsCook
50 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
202Calories
2.7gProtein
10.2gFat
25.2gCarbs
8.4gSugar
1.6gFiber
320mgSodium
56mgChol
6gSat Fat
47mgPotassium
34mgCalcium
0.9mgIron
0.1mcgVitamin B12
0mgVitamin C
0gPolyol
0gAllulose
0.3gAlcohol
vegetarian
sweet-spot
hidden-gems
Instructions
1
Cream the softened butter and 16g sugar together in a bowl until pale and light, about 2 minutes by hand or with a hand-mixer.
2
Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined and glossy.
3
Sift the masa harina, all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt together, then fold into the butter mixture until a soft, slightly crumbly dough forms.
4
Bring the dough together with your hands, wrap, and rest in the fridge for 20 minutes to firm up for shaping.
5
Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
6
Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces and roll each into a ball, then flatten slightly into a thick disc on the tray, spaced apart.
7
Bake for 14-16 minutes until the edges are just set and the bottoms are lightly golden — the cookies will still feel soft on top.
8
Mix the extra sugar with the ground cinnamon on a small plate while the cookies bake.
9
Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes until sturdy enough to handle, then roll each one gently in the cinnamon-sugar while still warm.
10
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 0.8 oz22g softened butter
- 0.6 oz16g plus extra for rolling sugar white
- 0.7 oz20g masa harina
- 0.8 oz22g sifted all purpose flour
- 0 oz1g baking powder
- 0 oz1g salt
- 3/83/8 egg yolks, lightly beaten (6g)
- 0.1 oz2g vanilla extract
- 0.1 oz2g for rolling with sugar cinnamon ground
