Polvoron is a traditional Spanish sweet made of flour, sugar, milk, and nuts. It is often made in the shape of a small disc or log, and is dusted with powdered sugar. Polvoron is typically eaten during the Christmas season, but can be found year-round in Spanish-speaking countries.
The word polvoron comes from the Spanish word for dust or powder, and these sweets are indeed very powdery. The traditional recipe calls for toasted flour, sugar, and ground nuts, which are combined with milk or cream and formed into small discs or logs. The polvorones are then dusted with powdered sugar before being served.
Polvorones are rich and sweet, and their powdery texture makes them very unique. If you're ever in a Spanish-speaking country during the Christmas season, be sure to try one (or a few!) of these delicious sweets.