Description
Polvorones Rosas are soft, crumbly, and buttery Mexican pink cookies that melt in your mouth. Traditionally served at celebrations, panaderías, or as an afternoon treat with coffee, these vibrant cookies get their signature color from pink food coloring and a dusting of sugar. They’re easy to make and bring a festive pop of color to any dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pink food coloring (gel or liquid)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Add pink food coloring a little at a time until the dough reaches your desired shade of pink.
- Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
- Roll the cookies in granulated sugar, then place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are set but not browned.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense color, use gel food coloring.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Great for holidays, birthdays, or baby showers!
Nutrition
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg