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.
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)
Equipment
- Baking Sheets
- Spatula
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.
Notes
Customizations
Want to add some fun flavorings to your sequilhos? These are some of my favorites:
- 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
Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 52kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Sodium: 35mg, Potassium: 16mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 70IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg