These Cinnamon Sugar Polvorón Cookies bring all the cozy warmth of the holidays into a single melt-in-your-mouth bite. Inspired by traditional Mexican shortbread, these cookies are tender, crumbly, and delicately sweet — the kind of treat that practically dissolves the moment it touches your tongue. With their snowy cinnamon-sugar coating and soft buttery texture, they’re a festive favorite that feels both nostalgic and absolutely irresistible.
The dough itself is delightfully simple: butter, powdered sugar, flour, and cornstarch work together to create that signature polvorón tenderness. A touch of vanilla adds warmth, while the optional almond extract can transform them into something even more fragrant and holiday-ready. As they bake, the cookies stay pale on top but turn lightly golden underneath — a sign they’re perfectly done without losing their delicate structure.
The magic happens when they’re rolled in cinnamon sugar not once but twice. The first coating melts slightly into the warm cookies, giving them a sweet, fragrant layer. The second coating, after cooling, creates a thick, snowy shell that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. These cookies practically sparkle on a holiday dessert tray, and their subtle spice notes make them an instant crowd-pleaser.
Whether you’re gifting them, serving them alongside hot chocolate, or baking them for a family tradition, these polvorones feel like pure holiday joy. Soft, buttery, and dusted in cinnamon magic, they’re impossible to resist.
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Servings: 24–28 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• Optional: pinch of nutmeg
Instructions:
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