Description
Melt-in-your-mouth Cornstarch Cookies (Condensed Milk Sequilhos) are a delightful treat you can whip up in no time. With just four simple ingredients, these cookies offer an incredibly soft texture and sweet flavor that will please everyone at your gathering. Perfect for tea time or as a quick snack, they are naturally gluten-free and require minimal effort to prepare. You can customize them with chocolate chips or nuts for added flair. Enjoy the perfect balance of simplicity and taste with this easy recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups cornstarch
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature butter, condensed milk, and vanilla extract until mixed well.
- Gradually incorporate the cornstarch, starting with half the amount, mixing until combined. Switch to your hands when it becomes tough to mix.
- Knead in the remaining cornstarch until the dough is smooth and not sticky; add more cornstarch if needed.
- Divide the dough into two logs, slice into ¼-inch pieces, and roll each piece into a ball.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten slightly with a fork.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before preheating your oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until barely golden on the bottom; cool on a rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg