Polvoron is a Filipino shortbread-like candy made from toasted flour, sugar, and milk powder, pressed into molds and wrapped in colorful paper. Its crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth texture and simple ingredients have long made it a beloved pasalubong staple, often given as gifts between family and friends.
Polvoron
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