Polvarones

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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(Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles, or as desired(Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons guava paste, or as desired(Optional)

    • Directions

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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  • 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.

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