Milky Cookies 'n Cream Polvoron recipe

Milky Cookies 'n Cream Polvoron

by Genesis Gaerlan (@genesis111685)
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
30min

A delightful Filipino shortbread treat with various flavors including classic, pinipig, cashew or peanut, and cookies 'n cream.

Ingredients

24 Servings
(1 serving = piece)

Base Ingredients

  • 2cups
    flour
  • 1cup
    powdered full cream milk (Nido)
  • 1cup
    sugar
  • 1cup
    butter, melted

Pinipig Flavor

  • 1/2cup
    pinipig

Cashew or Peanut Flavor

  • 1/2cup
    unsalted cashew or peanut

Cookies and Cream Flavor

  • 6piece
    Oreo cookies
  • 1tbsp
    butter, melted

How to make Milky Cookies 'n Cream Polvoron

Base Polvoron

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add flour. Toast, stirring regularly, until lightly browned and aromatic. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

  2. In a bowl, whisk together toasted flour, powdered milk, and sugar until well combined.

  3. Add butter and continue to stir until well combined.

  4. Transfer mixture into a flat baking dish and using a polvoron mold, shape into solid cookies. Make sure mold is as compact as possible.

  5. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm for about 30 minutes.

  6. Wrap individually in cellophane or Japanese paper wrappers.

Cookies 'n Cream Flavor

  1. Scrape off cream filling from cookies.

  2. In a food processor, process until coarsely ground.

  3. Add to polvoron mixture plus additional butter and whisk together until well combined.

Pinipig Flavor

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add pinipig. Toast, stirring regularly, until lightly browned and begins to pop. Remove from pan and allow to cool.

  2. In a food processor, process until coarsely ground.

  3. Add to the polvoron mixture and whisk together until well combined.

Cashew or Peanut Flavor

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add cashews or peanuts. Toast, stirring regularly, until aromatic. Remove from pan and allow to cool.

  2. In a food processor, process until coarsely ground.

  3. Add to the polvoron mixture and whisk together until well combined.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the flour is toasted evenly to avoid a burnt taste.

  2. Use a polvoron mold to achieve the traditional shape and compactness.

  3. Freezing the polvoron before wrapping helps them hold their shape better.