Brazilian recipe
Sweet Tapioca Starch Cookies (Biscoito de polvilho doce)
Traditional, crispy sweet tapioca starch cookies, perfect for pairing with a fresh cup of coffee.
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Ingredients
1 kg sweet tapioca starch
2 cups sugar
300 g margarine
6 whole eggs
100 g shredded coconut
2 cups sugar
300 g margarine
6 whole eggs
100 g shredded coconut
Where to find ingredients
Sweet tapioca starch (polvilho doce) can be found in specialized ethnic grocery stores or health food shops; as a substitute for margarine, butter may be used.
Preparation method
- Place the sweet tapioca starch, sugar, margarine, eggs, and shredded coconut in a large bowl
- Mix all ingredients and knead by hand until you achieve a smooth and homogeneous dough
- Grease a baking tray with a thin layer of fat
- Form small balls with portions of the dough
- Spread the balls on the baking tray, maintaining a small space between them
- Place in a preheated oven at medium temperature
- Bake until the cookies have a slightly golden hue
Observations
These cookies are ideal for an afternoon snack. The preparation is straightforward, yielding a generous amount of treats with a distinctively delicious and crisp texture.
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