How to Make Deliciously Addictive Cornstarch Cookies Recipe
Cornstarchcookies, known as "Sequilhos,"are delicious, melt-in-your-mouth treats with four ingredients.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ⅔ cup condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups cornstarch
Filling (optional)
- With coconut sprinkles
- Chocolate
Instructions
- Mix condensed milk, butter, and vanilla with a spatula until combined.
- Gradually add cornstarch, mixing until dough forms.
- Knead the dough until smooth and non-sticky.
- Divide the dough into two parts and roll each into logs.
- Slice the logs into ¼-inch thick pieces and roll them into balls.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten with a fork.
- Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Expert Tips
- Do not over-bake cornstarch cookies to avoid dryness.
- Set a timer for 9 minutes. Check if the bottoms are lightly colored. Remove if ready.
- Cornstarch cookies should remain pale on top.
- Do not skip refrigeration to prevent cookies from spreading.
- Adjust cornstarch when using vegan ingredients, as liquid content varies.
- Ensure dough is non-sticky and not crumbly. Adjust with cornstarch or butter as needed.
Notes
NUTRITION
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 17mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 56IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.03mg
STORING AND FREEZING
To store cornstarch cookies, let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freezing before baking is an option: shape the cookies, freeze on a baking sheet for 30 minutes, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Baking frozen dough may require an extra minute in the oven. Avoid freezing baked cookies, as they may change texture when thawed.