Polvarones Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 16 mins

Total: 31 mins

Servings: 36

Yield: 36 servings

Polvarones Recipe

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

2 tablespoons sprinkles

or as desired

2 tablespoons guava paste

or as desired

World Cuisine

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.

Nutritional Information

Polvarones Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 99.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.9g 2%

Carbohydrates: 11.3g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 4g

Fat: 5.6g 9%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 12%

Cholesterol: 6.8mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 79.6IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.4mg 1%

Folate: 16mcg 4%

Calcium: 2.2mg

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 2mg 1%

Potassium: 12.9mg

Sodium: 18.5mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 50.7

*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.