Brazilian recipe
Sweet Cassava Starch Cookies
Crispy and traditional sweet cassava starch cookies, perfect for pairing with a fresh coffee.
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Ingredients
1 kg sweet cassava 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 cassava starch (polvilho doce) can be found in Latin American or specialty food stores, often in the baking or international aisle. Sugar, margarine, eggs, and shredded coconut are standard grocery items available in any supermarket.
If you can't find sweet cassava starch, it's difficult to substitute without altering the unique crispy texture of these cookies. It's best to seek it out at stores specializing in international or Latin American foods.
If you can't find sweet cassava starch, it's difficult to substitute without altering the unique crispy texture of these cookies. It's best to seek it out at stores specializing in international or Latin American foods.
Preparation method
- Place the sweet cassava starch, sugar, margarine, eggs, and shredded coconut in a large bowl
- Mix all ingredients and knead with your hands until you achieve a smooth, homogeneous dough
- Grease a baking sheet with a thin layer of shortening
- Shape small balls with portions of the dough
- Arrange the balls on the baking sheet, leaving a small space between them
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature
- Bake until the cookies turn a light golden hue
Observations
These cookies are ideal for serving as an afternoon snack. The preparation is straightforward, yielding a generous amount of cookies with a delightful and distinctive texture.
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