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Polvoron

Ingredients :

  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup powdered milk
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • polvoron molds, to form
  • cellophane, for wrapping
(Cooking Measurements )

Cooking Procedures :

  1. In a heavy skillet over medium-low heat, toast the flour; stirring constantly in a circular motion with a wooden spoon for about 5 minutes or until the flour turns slightly brown. Do not burn the flour.
  2. Combine toasted flour, sugar, powdered milk and melted butter in a bowl; mix well. If the mixture is too dry (or loose), add more butter.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a plate; press the mold onto the mixture. If not using a mold, scoop 2 tsp. of the mixture; press together into a compact form.
  4. Wrap each cookie in cellophane (use variety of colors); twist the ends as you would in a candy.
  5. Makes 20 cookies

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2 Responses to “Polvoron”

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  1. joy says:
    March 26, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    TYVM! Nakatulong po ito sa akin. God bless!
  2. IDOL says:
    July 26, 2014 at 2:47 am

    DAKO NGA SALAMAT SA TANAN NGA RECIPE NGA NAKALISTA..I’M PLANNING TO START A BUSINESS, GOD BLESS

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