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!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 16

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Place the dough circles onto the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are a light golden color.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Allow the brojas to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1139.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4000.6

Total Fat 101.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 255.6mg	0%
Sodium 4397.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 726.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 352.5g
Protein 64.7g	0%

Vitamin D 151.2IU	0%
Calcium 638.3mg	0%
Iron 22.8mg	0%
Potassium 1175.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.3%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 71.3%