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Easy Homemade Brazilian 'Abraçadinhos' (Guava Cookies)
Delightful Brazilian 'abraçadinhos' combine a light, melt-in-your-mouth dough with sweet guava filling. Perfect for parties and snacks, these are a traditional sweet treat.
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Ingredients
1/2 kg vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup guaraná soda (approximately 200ml)
All-purpose flour (enough to achieve a dough consistency that can be rolled)
Guava paste (goiabada), cut into small strips
Refined sugar, for dusting
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup guaraná soda (approximately 200ml)
All-purpose flour (enough to achieve a dough consistency that can be rolled)
Guava paste (goiabada), cut into small strips
Refined sugar, for dusting
Where to find ingredients
Vegetable shortening: Commonly found in the baking section of most supermarkets here in the Philippines. Brands like "Best Foods" or generic "vegetable shortening" are widely available.
Guaraná soda: This is a unique Brazilian soft drink. It might be hard to find in typical Philippine supermarkets. Look for it in specialty Latin American or imported food stores. If unavailable, a mild, less carbonated cream soda or a light apple soda could be a distant substitute, but it won't have the same authentic flavor.
Guava paste (goiabada): Usually available in specialty Filipino markets that carry Latin American imports or in the international section of larger supermarkets like SM Hypermarket or Rustan's Marketplace. If you can't find the firm paste, a thick guava jam or jelly could work as a substitute, though it might make the filling a bit runnier.
All-purpose flour & Refined sugar: These are staples found in every local palengke, neighborhood sari-sari store, and major supermarket nationwide.
Guaraná soda: This is a unique Brazilian soft drink. It might be hard to find in typical Philippine supermarkets. Look for it in specialty Latin American or imported food stores. If unavailable, a mild, less carbonated cream soda or a light apple soda could be a distant substitute, but it won't have the same authentic flavor.
Guava paste (goiabada): Usually available in specialty Filipino markets that carry Latin American imports or in the international section of larger supermarkets like SM Hypermarket or Rustan's Marketplace. If you can't find the firm paste, a thick guava jam or jelly could work as a substitute, though it might make the filling a bit runnier.
All-purpose flour & Refined sugar: These are staples found in every local palengke, neighborhood sari-sari store, and major supermarket nationwide.
Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the vegetable shortening, sugar, and guaraná soda
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until you get a smooth dough that can be rolled out
- Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it reaches your desired thickness
- Cut the dough into small squares
- Place a strip of guava paste in the center of each square
- Close the 'abraçadinhos' by bringing the edges of the dough together to form a little packet, ensuring the filling is well-enclosed
- Arrange the 'abraçadinhos' on a baking tray, leaving some space between them
- Bake in a preheated oven until they are lightly golden
- Remove from the oven and let them cool completely
- Once cooled, roll the 'abraçadinhos' in refined sugar for dusting
Observations
These 'abraçadinhos' are a classic Brazilian sweet, perfect for anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make bite. The recipe features a light dough that simply melts in your mouth, paired with the traditional guava paste filling, resulting in a delightful treat ideal for parties, afternoon coffee, or just to sweeten your day.
With simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation, this recipe allows anyone to make delicious 'abraçadinhos' at home, keeping the tradition and authentic flavor. The outcome is a delicate cookie with a slight crispness on the outside and a soft, sweet interior.
With simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation, this recipe allows anyone to make delicious 'abraçadinhos' at home, keeping the tradition and authentic flavor. The outcome is a delicate cookie with a slight crispness on the outside and a soft, sweet interior.
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