How to Make Authentic Sweet Tamales (3 Different Varieties)

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subheading: For the Dough:

3 lbs recently ground corn masa or 4 cups of flour for tamales

¼ cup shortening

1 stick butter

2 cups sugar

¾ can evaporated milk

2 tbsp baking powder

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

1 tbsp vanilla extract

subheading: For the fillings:

Food coloring red and yellow

1 can cubed pineapples or a fresh pineapple cut into cubes

1 can crushed pineapples

1 cup raisins

1 cup chopped strawberries

1 cup strawberry preserves

1 bar cream cheese optional

1 can dulce de leche

½ cup chopped pecans

30 corn husks for tamales

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