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Polvoron

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🍪 Polvorón is a classic Spanish shortbread cookie known for its dense, soft, and crumbly texture that melts in your mouth.
🥜 Made with toasted flour, sugar, milk powder, and nuts, it offers a rich flavor and traditional charm perfect for holiday treats or everyday snacking.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 20-24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups toasted powdered milk provides the creamy base

1 cup toasted flour adds structure and nutty taste

1/2 cup sugar sweetens the mixture

1/4 cup butter, softened binds ingredients together

1/4 cup powdered nuts (optional) enhances texture and flavor

2 cups (240 grams) flour as per the classic Spanish recipe, toasted until golden for the base

1 cup (200 grams) sugar used in the Filipino version for balance

1/2 cup (50 grams) powdered milk from the Filipino method, for creaminess

1/2 cup (115 grams) butter or margarine in the Filipino style, to hold the mixture

1/2 cup (60 grams) ground nuts especially almonds, as in Spanish tradition, for added crunch

Instructions

1-Gather and toast the powdered milk and flour separately over low heat for about 5-7 minutes until slightly golden to bring out the nutty flavor.

2-Mix the toasted powdered milk, flour, and sugar in a large bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.

3-Add softened butter and powdered nuts (if using), then blend thoroughly by hand or mixer until the mixture holds shape when pressed.

4-For vegan or gluten-free options, substitute butter and flour accordingly at this stage.

5-Press the mixture firmly into molds or a flat tray to shape the polvoron pieces.

6-Let the shaped mixture set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

7-Carefully unmold or cut into serving pieces and store in an airtight container; serve chilled for best taste.

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Notes

🔥 Toast flour carefully to avoid burning and achieve a nutty flavor.
🥜 Use fresh, high-quality nuts for the best taste and texture.
🎯 Compress mixture firmly into molds to preserve shape and reduce crumbling.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Toasting, mixing, shaping
  • Cuisine: Spanish, Filipino
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 10 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg