How to Make Cookies and Cream Polvoron (Shortbread)
Polvoron is a popular Filipino shortbread. Traditionally, this delicious snack is made with only a few basic ingredients—including flour, milk, and sugar—but nowadays many different varieties are available. In this recipe, I made my own version of polvoron using Oreos, which are one of my favorite types of cookies.
Cook Time
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ready in: 20 min
Yields: 14 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered milk
- 1/2 cup Oreo cookies, ground (separate the cream)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Utensils
For Preparation:
- 5 medium bowls
- 1 small bowl
- measuring cups
- grater
- fork
For Cooking:
- pan
- cooking spoon
For Moulding:
- polvoron molder
Instructions
- Toast all-purpose flour in a pan. Set aside.
- Dissolve Oreo cream into the melted butter. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, sugar, powdered milk, and crushed Oreos.
- Pour in melted butter into the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix until well blended.
- Mold the mixture using a polvoron molder.
- Wrap each piece with cellophane or plastic wrap.
Tips and Techniques
- Cream butter with sugar to lessen its grainy texture.
- Allow it to set inside the refrigerator before serving.
- Use a small cupcake pan or chocolate molder as an alternative to polvoron molder.
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