Flavored with almond extract and guava, polvarones are Puerto Rican Christmas cookies that are quick and easy to make any time of the year.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
16 mins
Total Time
31 mins
Calories
100 Calories
Recipe Instructions
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.
Ingredients
½ cup shortening
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon almond extract
2 tablespoons colored sugar, or as desired (Optional)
2 tablespoons sprinkles, or as desired (Optional)
2 tablespoons guava paste, or as desired (Optional)
