Polvorones Recipe - Traditional Andalusian Spanish Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups (9 oz) high-quality all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (4 oz) finely ground blanched almonds
• 1 cup (8 oz) unsalted European-style butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup (3 oz) confectioners' sugar, plus extra for dusting
• 1/2 cup (2 oz) superfine granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Ceylon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (from organic orange)
• 1 tablespoon Spanish brandy (optional, for depth)