Polvarones

Polvarones

Polvarones are a Puerto Rican Christmas cookie.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
16 mins
Total Time:
31 mins
Yield:
36 servings
Servings:
36

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)

100
Calories
6g
Fat
11g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
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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