One of my favourite biscuits are a Venezuelan delight called Polvorosas. If you go to any 'kiosko' - equivalent to British 'off licences'- you will be able to find 101 versions of these sweet cookies. But like any traditional dish, everyone has their own style when it comes to recipes. However, believe it or not, it was my Syrian grandma the only one that for me made the best Venezuelan Polvorosas. Her version was a biscuit as hard as a rock, almost a threat to your teeth but so delicious that I could have just skipped lunch and jump straight to dessert, everytime she spoiled me with my preferred treat.
The following recipe is not more than just another attempt to bring back childhood memories. Although they are not quite the same I used to steal from her cupboard, these ones are equally good. This is a super easy recipe, you can add orange peel, almond essence, vanilla from the pod or any other tiny little pinch of spice that you consider convenient. If in doubt just leave a comment! I hope you like them!
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