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Pastillas de Leche (Milk Bars) II

Ingredients :

  • 2 cups powdered milk
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • sugar, for rolling
(Cooking Measurements )

Cooking Procedures :

  1. Put condensed milk in a bowl.  Gradually sift powdered milk onto condensed milk.  Using a spoon, mix and blend thoroughly and then knead with hand.
  2. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes, until enough to handle.  Shape into small balls or roll to form small cylinders.
  3. Roll in sugar and then wrap in cellophane.

VARIATIONS:
Pastillas de Nangka
Add 1/2 cup fresh, finely chopped nangka (jack fruit) to the basic recipe.

Mocca Pastillas
Dissolve 1 tbsp. instant coffee and 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa in 1/4 cup boiling water.  Increase powdered milk by 1/4 cup to the basic recipe.

Pinipig Pastillas
After shaping pastillas into small balls, let it roll and coat well on toasted pinipig, pressing a little to the ball.  Then, roll on sugar.

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6 Responses to “Pastillas de Leche (Milk Bars) II”

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  1. Leah says:
    March 18, 2012 at 5:10 am

    Thanks for sharing, I will try so it will make sense working hard in the office while having my own business(small) will good start.
  2. Rina says:
    January 12, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Thanks i cook this recipe to my new buss.in my house it easy…
  3. ELIZABETH GABRIEL says:
    March 12, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    WE HAVE A COOKING CLUB IN OUR SCHOOL FOR GRADE 1 AND 2 KIDS, SO IT WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT NO COOK TREAT THAT WE WILL SHOWCASE ON OUR EXHIBIT. A SWEET TREAT FOR THE PARENTS OR ANYONE WHO’LL TAKE A TASTE TEST.THANKS A LOT!
  4. nova yulo says:
    March 12, 2011 at 3:23 am

    i haven’t tried this…its interesting..I will refer this to my friends..thank you for new idea.
  5. Timothy Kho Timberlatke says:
    July 30, 2010 at 4:51 am

    thanks a lot, i will use this recipe in a contest for the nutrition day….
  6. luisa acal says:
    March 1, 2010 at 8:45 am

    Thanks! it helps, specially to a Mom like me.Kids will surely like it.

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