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Coricos (Sonoran Corn Cookies)

Coricos are a type of cookie made with corn flour and are a popular treat in the northern states of Mexico, particularly Sonora. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 146 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 cups masa harina (corn flourP) (250g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup brown sugar (125g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 125 grams butter or vegetable shortening (125g)
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk or more if necessary

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a standing or handheld mixer, cream together butter and sugars until combined. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
  4. Mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
  5. Transfer to a work surface to knead the dough. Knead the dough for about 6 to 7 minutes, add a little milk at the time to make sure the dough is properly hydrated. Around 1/2 cup.
  6. The dough is ready when it's not sticky and it doesn't crack when forming the corico.
  7. Shape the coricos: When the dough is ready, divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. (Just eyeball it or weigh them to 35g each. Shape each piece into a ball.
  8. Using your hands, shape the dough into a rope that is 5 to 7 inches long and gently press the ends together to make a ring or doughnut shape. Place the shaped cookies onto a baking sheet that has been prepared for baking.
  9. Bake the cookies for 20 to 30 minutes, until they feel set and the bottoms are golden brown.
  10. Remove the cookies from the oven and cool them right on the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store these coricos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 146kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 133mg (6%) Potassium 9mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 146kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Potassium 9mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.