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With its naturally sweet taste, smoky flavor, and subtle notes of cocoa, hojica powder is the perfect match for a variety of baked goods. In polvarones, a popular Mexican shortbread cookie, the Japanese ingredient is introduced in both the cookie dough and rolling sugar for more meaningful flavor impact.