Polvoron Recipe

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4.50 from 2 votes

Sweet and crumbly shortbread dessert made from powdered milk

Prep Time12

Cook Time5

Total Time17

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Filipino, Spanish

Keyword: polvoron

Servings: people

Calories: 769kcal

Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

4 cups all purpose flour
2 cups powdered milk
3/4 cup pinipig crushed
1 1/8 cup butter softened
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Heat a frying pan or a wok then put-in the flour. Toast the flour until you smell the aroma and the color turns light brown. Make sure to stir while toasting to prevent the flour from being burnt.
4 cups all purpose flour
Once the flour is toasted, let it cool down for about 20 minutes then transfer to a mixing bowl.
Add the powdered milk then stir using a balloon whisk.
2 cups powdered milk
Put-in the granulated sugar then stir again.
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Add-in the crushed pinipig then stir until very ingredient is well distributed.
3/4 cup pinipig
Pour-in the softened butter and mix well. You may use your clean hands in doing the procedure. After mixing, let it stand for at least 10 minutes to allow the butter to cool. This will make the mixture more intact.
1 1/8 cup butter
Using a polvoron molder, scoop the mixture and put it on top of a pre-cut Japanese paper or cellophane then wrap.
Serve. Share and enjoy!

Notes

Adding Flavors to Polvoron: Creative Ingredient Ideas

To create different flavors of polvoron, you can experiment with various ingredients. Mixing these ingredients into the basic polvoron mixture before shaping and wrapping will allow you to create a variety of delicious flavors.

For a rich chocolate taste, try adding cocoa powder to the mixture.
If you prefer a subtle coffee flavor, mix in some coffee grounds.
Coconut flakes can give your polvoron a tropical twist and chewy texture.e.
For a unique flavor, consider incorporating matcha powder, which provides a distinct green tea flavor and vibrant color.
Crushed nuts, such as almonds, cashews, or walnuts, can add a delightful crunch and extra flavor.
Finally, spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg can infuse warmth and depth into the treat.

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