Chamorro Cake Brojas
Transport your taste buds to the heart of Chamorro cuisine with Chamorro Cake Brojas, a delightful treat combining simplicity and tradition. These tender, buttery cookies are crafted with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, evaporated milk, and rich unsalted butter, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture that's perfectly enhanced by a delicate dusting of powdered sugar. With a short prep and bake time—ready in just 40 minutes—this recipe is ideal for family gatherings, afternoon tea, or satisfying a sweet craving. Perfectly golden and lightly sweet, these brojas are a nostalgic nod to island living, blending warmth and comfort in every bite. Try this versatile treat that’s as easy to make as it is to love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Evaporated milk
- 4 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.
Cut the butter into small cubes and add to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
Add the evaporated milk and vanilla extract to the mixture. Mix gently with a spatula or your hands until a soft and cohesive dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Lightly flour a clean surface and gently roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a cup to cut out circles of dough. Re-roll and cut scraps as needed.
Place the dough circles onto the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are a light golden color.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes. While still warm, lightly dust the tops with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.
Allow the brojas to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.1 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.0 g | 285% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 4398 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 726.8 g | 264% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 352.5 g | ||
| Protein | 64.7 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 638 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 1176 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
