Polvorones de Canele (Cinnamon Cookies) Recipe

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Polvorones de Canele showcases soft and crumbly Mexican cookies enhanced with cinnamon added to the dough and rolled in aromatic cinnamon sugar for double cinnamon satisfaction. These traditional cookies demonstrate how proper technique creates the distinctive crumbly texture that defines authentic polvorones while the cinnamon enhancement adds warming spice. The dual cinnamon approach ensures maximum flavor impact while maintaining the delicate, melt-in-your-mouth quality these cookies are famous for.

Close up view of a pile of polvorones de canele (cinnamon cookies)

Polvorones are soft and crumbly Mexican cookies. This recipe adds cinnamon to the dough and rolls the cookies in cinnamon sugar for a festive treat.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter

  • ½ cup confectioners’ sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets.

  2. Beat butter and 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon; stir into butter mixture to form a stiff dough. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

  3. Mix 1 cup confectioners’ sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a shallow bowl. Roll balls in cinnamon mixture to coat; transfer cookies to prepared cookie sheets.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool cookies on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

126 Calories
8g Fat
14g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 126
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g10%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 79mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 0g1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g2%
Calcium 5mg0%
Iron 0mg2%
Potassium 12mg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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