Cornstarch Cookies (Condensed Milk Sequilhos) Recipe
Cornstarch Cookies, also known as Condensed Milk Sequilhos, are delicate, melt-in-your-mouth treats made with simple ingredients like butter, condensed milk, and cornstarch. These buttery cookies have a soft, smooth texture and a subtle sweetness, making them a perfect snack or dessert for any occasion. The recipe involves mixing the ingredients into a soft dough, chilling, and baking until slightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups cornstarch
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Start by mixing the sweetened condensed milk, room temperature butter, and vanilla extract together using a spatula until all ingredients are combined. It’s okay if there are some lumps of butter remaining.
- Add First Portion of Cornstarch: Add a little less than half of the 2 ½ cups cornstarch to the mixture. Mix with a spoon or spatula until the cornstarch is incorporated into the dough. When it becomes difficult to mix with a spoon, switch to using your hands.
- Add Remaining Cornstarch and Knead: Add the rest of the cornstarch, kneading the mixture until the dough forms. The dough should be soft and smooth and not sticky; if sticky, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more cornstarch and knead again. Repeat if necessary.
- Shape Cookies: Divide the dough into 2 parts, roll each into logs about the thickness of your index finger. Slice the logs into ¼ inch thick pieces, then roll each piece into a ball.
- Prepare for Baking: Place each cookie ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten each ball with a fork. Space cookies about one cookie apart since they do not spread much during baking.
- Chill Dough: Cover the shaped cookies with plastic wrap or a clean towel and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat while the dough chills.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the chilled cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the bottoms are just barely golden.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overbake; cookies should be just lightly golden on the bottom for the best soft texture.
- If the dough is too sticky, adding extra cornstarch helps achieve the perfect consistency.
- Chilling the shaped cookies before baking helps maintain their shape and texture.
- These cookies are delicate and should be handled gently after baking to prevent crumbling.
Keywords: Cornstarch Cookies, Condensed Milk Sequilhos, Brazilian Cookies, Melt in Mouth Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe, Butter Cookies
