Recipe For Almond Spanish Cookies (Polvorones)

The traditional Spanish polvorones are the most popular Christmas cookies in Spain. They are powdery, crumbly, and almondy with a hint of cinnamon. I recreated the polvorones’ recipe this holiday season to feature a gluten-free, vegan version. I used coconut oil instead of lard and substituted oat flour for all-purpose’s. If you’re feeling advantageous, this is the perfect new cookie to try!

The polvorones are special to me because they remind me of my childhood in the north of Morocco, where these little goodies are a holiday must for every family! Also known as “Mucha Buena, ” “Mucho Bueno, ” and sometimes “Noche Buena, ” the polvorones are usually found at every Market in Tetouan and Tangier between September through January.

Because I was trying to avoid lard, the main ingredient in making traditional polvorones, it took me a couple of attempts to perfect this recipe finally. Moreover, because I got many requests for gluten-free recipes, I used a combination of two healthy flours to come up with the perfect texture!

Polvorones Recipe (spanish Christmas Cookies)

Therefore, I’m excited to share this lard-free, gluten-free, reduced-sugar recipe! While the recipe below highlights all the ingredients in detail, here is all you’re going to need in a nutshell:

Polvorones always taste best the following day! However, if you’re in a hurry, please allow your cookies to cool for a few hours and dust them with powdered sugar before serving them. Feliz Navidad, y’all!

The traditional Spanish polvorones are the most popular Christmas cookies in Spain. They are powdery, crumbly, and almondy with a hint of cinnamon. This gluten-free, easy-to-make vegan recipe is a perfect new recipe to try for the holiday season!

Spanish Polvorones Recipe The Ultimate Guide To Perfect Cookies

Moroccan Walnut Ghriba is a chewy cookie made of almond flour, crushed walnuts, cocoa powder, and a hint of apricot flavor. With such a beautiful nutty flavor, this cookie pairs perfectly with fresh Moroccan tea or Arabic coffee.is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. This 5-ingredient Spanish almond cookie recipe is perfect to try this Christmas season.

If you're looking for other Spanish Christmas recipes, be sure to try my recipes for mantecados and the popular Epiphany bread, roscón de reyes.

Curious about what ingredients you need to make your first batch of Spanish polvorones? Like most Spanish recipes, it only takes a handful of simple, yet flavorful ingredients. Let's talk about what you'll need!

How To Make Polvoron [spanish Polvoron Recipe]

Polvorones originated in Spain, and were brought to Mexico and the Philippines by the Spaniards. They're now popular in all of these countries!

, the Spanish word for powder. These cookies will crumble to dust in your mouth when you eat them! More strictly speaking, they're named after the generous dusting of powdered sugar on top.

Leftover polvorones will keep at room temperature for 3-5 days. You can freeze the cookies before or after baking for up to 3 months.

Traditional Spanish Christmas Cookies

Polvorones are usually enjoyed on their own, or perhaps with a cup of coffee (like this Spanish café con leche) or eggnog. Although it's not a traditional combination, the delicate texture of the polvorones would contrast nicely with the richness of Spanish hot chocolate.

If you'd like to serve polvorones along with other Spanish desserts, you'd enjoy trying tarta de Santiago (Spanish almond cake), gateau Basque, buñuelos, or ensaimadas.

Polvorones are a traditional Christmas cookie from the south of Spain. Made from almonds, they crumble into a delicate powder in your mouth, perfect for soaking up eggnog!

Spanish Almond Cookie

Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 178.26 kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.46 g | Protein: 1.32 g | Fat: 5.87 g | Saturated Fat: 3.66 g | Cholesterol: 15.25 mg | Sodium: 1.75 mg | Potassium: 20.8 mg | Fiber: 0.38 g | Sugar: 22.44 g | Vitamin A: 177.27 IU | Vitamin C: 0.08 mg | Calcium: 4.41 mg | Iron: 0.61 mg

Polvorones originated in Spain, and were brought to Mexico and the Philippines by the Spaniards. They're now popular in all of these countries!

, the Spanish word for powder. These cookies will crumble to dust in your mouth when you eat them! More strictly speaking, they're named after the generous dusting of powdered sugar on top.

Leftover polvorones will keep at room temperature for 3-5 days. You can freeze the cookies before or after baking for up to 3 months.

Traditional Spanish Christmas Cookies

Polvorones are usually enjoyed on their own, or perhaps with a cup of coffee (like this Spanish café con leche) or eggnog. Although it's not a traditional combination, the delicate texture of the polvorones would contrast nicely with the richness of Spanish hot chocolate.

If you'd like to serve polvorones along with other Spanish desserts, you'd enjoy trying tarta de Santiago (Spanish almond cake), gateau Basque, buñuelos, or ensaimadas.

Polvorones are a traditional Christmas cookie from the south of Spain. Made from almonds, they crumble into a delicate powder in your mouth, perfect for soaking up eggnog!

Spanish Almond Cookie

Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 178.26 kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.46 g | Protein: 1.32 g | Fat: 5.87 g | Saturated Fat: 3.66 g | Cholesterol: 15.25 mg | Sodium: 1.75 mg | Potassium: 20.8 mg | Fiber: 0.38 g | Sugar: 22.44 g | Vitamin A: 177.27 IU | Vitamin C: 0.08 mg | Calcium: 4.41 mg | Iron: 0.61 mg