Delicious Guava Cookies Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup guava paste, chopped into small pieces
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
5. Add the chopped guava paste to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
6. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
7. Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. If desired, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 130
• Total fat: 5g
• Saturated fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 80mg
• Total carbohydrates: 20g
• Dietary fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 11g
• Protein: 2g

Tips

• Make sure your butter is softened before you start creaming it with the sugar.
• Chop the guava paste into small pieces so that it's easier to incorporate into the dough.
• Don't overmix the dough. Mix until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
• Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet. Don't flatten the dough too much.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Conclusion