Polvorones

Polvorones from Estepa are crumbly shortbread cookies that literally dissolve on the tongue, a characteristic achieved by using 60% lard in the dough. This fat content makes them 30% more tender than the typical shortbread. Unlike the creamy custard of #9 Leche Frita, Polvorones showcase a dry, delicate crumb that shatters at the slightest pressure — a $15 per kilogram value that rivals premium imported cookies.