Polvarones are a Puerto Rican Christmas cookie.
Ingredients
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons colored sugar, or as desired (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles, or as desired (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons guava paste, or as desired (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Beat white sugar, butter, and shortening together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in almond extract. Add flour in batches, kneading the dough to thoroughly combine.
Step 3
Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Make a well in each cookie with a wooden spoon handle. Sprinkle colored sugar, sprinkles, and guava paste into the wells.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 16 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 36 | |
Calories 100 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat6g | 7% |
Saturated Fat2g | 12% |
Cholesterol7mg | 2% |
Sodium19mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium2mg | 0% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium13mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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