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Biscoito de Maizena (Cornstarch Cookies)

Biscoito de maizena are a staple in many Brazilian households and pairs perfectly with coffee or tea! This vegan version has just 3 ingredients and has a light texture that melts in your mouth.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Latin American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Bake 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 28 cookies
Calories 96kcal
Author Gabby

Ingredients

Instructions

  • SEE NOTES if making the non-vegan version.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Add vegan condensed milk and vegan butter to a large mixing bowl. Slowly add in the cornstarch. When you've added in most of it (you may not need all of it), use a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients together until a dough forms. If the dough seems too sticky, add in the remaining cornstarch.
  • Roll the dough into 1 tablespoon-sized round balls and place them on the baking sheet. Use a fork to gently flatten the tops of the balls.
  • Bake for 10-14 minutes or until the edges start to get golden brown, and the bottoms are lightly browned (not too dark!). I like to lift one up to check (carefully so I don't burn myself!). Do not over-bake, or else the cookies will be too crumbly. Let cool then enjoy!

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Notes

Please Note: I highly recommend using a kitchen scale to weigh your dry ingredients. Metric measurements are found above under the "Metric" tab.
Measuring Cornstarch: Using too much cornstarch will cause the cookies to be too crumbly and fall apart. I highly recommend measuring your cornstarch with a kitchen scale. If you don't have one, use the scoop and level method.
Vegan Condensed Milk: I tried using a few different brands of vegan condensed milk to make these, and found that the cookies spread too much with most of them. The best vegan condensed milk for this recipe is Nature's Charm (linked in the ingredient list above).
Storage Instructions:
Biscoito de maizena can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.
I don’t recommend freezing the cornstarch cookies. Freezing then thawing these cookies creates a dry, crumbly texture. If you’d like to freeze the dough and bake the cookies later, that will work better.
Non-Vegan Version: 
½ cup + 2 Tablespoons (200 grams) of condensed milk 
½ cup (112 grams) margarine
2 ¼ cup (280 grams) cornstarch 
Follow the same method and instructions above.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg