Polvorones
Polvorones are traditional Spanish shortbread cookies known for their crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture, made primarily from flour, sugar, and lard or butter, often with almonds. They are a beloved holiday treat, especially during Christmas, and have roots in Andalusia, Spain, with variations found across Latin America and the Philippines.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These cookies are high in carbohydrates and fat due to their sugar and butter/lard content, with minimal protein; a typical serving of two cookies provides around 150-200 calories, offering small amounts of iron and calcium from the flour.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin D | 10 IU |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg |
Per 4 cookies (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Polvorones are culturally significant as a festive staple in Spanish-speaking regions, often gifted during holidays, and their unique crumbly texture comes from the use of lard, which is traditional but can be substituted with butter for a richer flavor.
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