Discover the joy of making and savoring a homemade tapioca starch cookie that wins everyone over with its incredibly soft texture and simple, quick preparation. Perfect for accompanying your afternoon coffee or satisfying that hunger with a practical and delicious snack. Try this recipe that is pure tradition and flavor!
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 85 g (approximately 3 oz) of sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 100 g (3.5 oz) of heavy cream
- 1 heaping tablespoon of margarine
- A few drops of vanilla extract
- 600 g (21 oz or 4 cups) of tapioca starch
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 50 g (1.75 oz) of grated coconut
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix the egg, sugar, salt, heavy cream, and margarine until a smooth cream forms.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the tapioca starch until the dough starts to come away from your hands. If necessary, add more starch gradually.
- Add the baking powder and grated coconut, kneading well until the dough is smooth and homogeneous.
- Shape the cookies into small balls and flatten them slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Use the tip of a fork to make a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Use a skewer to make decorative details on the surface, as if drawing a flower.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 15 minutes or until they are golden brown on the bottom.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
