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Cookies and Cream Pastillas Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 pieces
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Filipino

Description

These Cookies and Cream Pastillas are a delightful Filipino-inspired sweet treat combining creamy sweetened condensed milk and powdered milk with crunchy crushed cookies. Rolled into bite-sized balls and coated in powdered sugar, they offer a perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures, making for an easy no-bake dessert or snack that can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

Ingredients

Pastillas Mixture

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered milk (or full cream powdered milk)
  • 1/2 cup crushed cookies (like Oreos or chocolate wafer cookies)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Coating

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix Milk Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, pour the sweetened condensed milk. Add the powdered milk gradually while stirring constantly until a dough-like consistency forms, smooth and pliable.
  2. Add Cookies and Flavor: Stir in the crushed cookies thoroughly to distribute them evenly throughout the mixture. If using, add vanilla extract to enhance the flavor, mixing well.
  3. Shape the Pastillas: Using your hands or a scoop, take small portions of the mixture and roll them into small balls or log shapes, about 1-1.5 inches in size, ensuring uniform shapes for even setting.
  4. Coat with Powdered Sugar: Roll each shaped pastilla in powdered sugar until they are fully coated, which adds a sweet, delicate outer layer and prevents sticking.
  5. Chill to Set: Place the coated pastillas on a tray or plate and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and hold their shape before serving.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Cookies and Cream Pastillas chilled or at room temperature, appreciating the creamy interior paired with the crunchy cookie bits and soft powdered sugar coating.

Notes

  • You can substitute any favorite cookie type for the crushed cookies, such as chocolate chip, graham crackers, or vanilla wafers, to change the flavor profile.
  • Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar used for coating or by mixing more or less condensed milk into the dough.
  • If the mixture is too sticky to handle, chill it briefly before shaping to make it easier to roll.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days for best freshness.
  • Vanilla extract is optional but recommended for enhanced flavor depth.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/cookies-and-cream-pastillas-recipe/