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Sequilhos (Cornstarch Cookies)
Sequilhos, or Brazilian Cornstarch Cookies, are the easiest cookies you will ever make! Only 4 ingredients are all you need to make the cookies that were part of every Brazilian's childhood.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 52 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Brazilian
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter (8 tablespoons) softened to room temperature
- 200 grams sweetened condensed milk (½ cup + 2 tablespoons)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 280 grams cornstarch (2 ¼ cups)
Instructions
- Combine the butter, sweetened condensed milk and salt in a large bowl. Using a spatula, mix everything until the butter is incorporated into the condensed milk. A few remaining lumps is okay!
- Slowly add the cornstarch, mixing with the spatula to combine. It will eventually get hard to use the spatula, and you can then use your hands. Mix just until a smooth dough forms. You might not need all the cornstarch and should avoid the temptation to add everything if it's not needed.
- Roll the cookie dough (about 1 teaspoon per cookie) into balls and press each ball with your thumb (like you would thumbprint cookies). Place the balls on a two baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Using a fork, slightly flatten the cookies, also making their characteristic fork indentations.
- Refrigerate the cookies for 30 minutes to avoid them spreading when baking.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF with a rack in the middle.
- Bake the cookies for 15 minutes or until they begin to gain some color on the bottom. They should still be quite pale on the top.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly still on the baking sheets. After 15-20 minutes, carefully remove them to a wiring rack so they can finish cooling.
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Notes
- Customizations
- Want to add some fun flavorings to your sequilhos? These are some of my favorites:
- Storage
- Sequilhos will keep for up to a week, stored in an airtight container.
- 1/2 teaspoon lime, lemon or orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract (you might need to add more cornstarch to reach the dough consistency)
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
52kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
35mg
(1%)
Potassium
16mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
70IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.