Polvarones

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
  • 2 1/2 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)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  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.
  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.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 16 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

873 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.2g 18% DV
Total Fat 67.4g 86% DV
Carbs 61.4g 22% DV
Fiber 4.4g 16% DV
Sugar 30.4g 61% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 58.8mg 3% DV
Potassium 236.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 77.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 74.8mg 6% DV
Iron 2.6mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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