Servings: 12 people
Calories: 130kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin (or a wine bottle)
- Sharp knife
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 200 g guava paste cut into strips
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 100 g cold butter
- 1 unit egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
- Rub the cold butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse sand.
- Crack the egg into the bowl and add the vanilla extract; mix until a soft dough forms.
- Let the dough rest in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick on a floured surface.
- Place strips of guava paste along one edge and roll the dough like a jelly roll.
- Cut the roll into 1-inch pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Keep the butter cold for flaky cookies. Experiment with different fillings like dulce de leche or apple butter. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To keep them from getting soggy, avoid refrigerating them. Dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch and serve with coffee or tea.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 4mg
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