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Cornstarch Cookies

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The cornstarch cookies don’t need butter, milk, or large amounts of sugar to be delicious.

My cookies with cornstarch, extra virgin olive oil, and buckwheat flour are proof of that.

Always rustic and perhaps imperfect but delicate, crumbly, and light, ideal for those who love simple desserts made with genuine ingredients.

Cornstarch gives them a fine and almost “melt-in-your-mouth” texture, while the EVO oil – chosen delicately – adds softness without weighing them down.

The little sugar makes them perfect for breakfast, to dip in tea or plant-based milk, but also as a dry cookie to accompany an herbal tea.

They are easy to make, without complicated ingredients, and perfect for those looking for a lighter dessert.

Here are some other quick and tasty homemade cookie and treat recipes:

  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Very Cheap
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 15 Pieces
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp whole cane sugar (you can also use granulated white sugar and increase the amount up to 1/4 cup for sweeter cookies)
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 packet vanillin
  • 1 tsp almond flavoring
  • 2 tbsp chocolate chips
  • 1 1/4 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt

Tools

Below is the list of tools I used to make the recipe.

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  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Fork
  • 1 Baking Tray or oven sheet
  • 1 Mat silicone mat for the tray

Steps

  • In a bowl, beat the egg with the sugar until smooth.

    Gradually add the extra virgin olive oil, mixing well.

    Add the almond flavoring and a pinch of salt.

    Incorporate the cornstarch, the packet of vanillin, (check for gluten for those intolerant, ensure vanillin is gluten-free) the chocolate chips, and the baking powder.

    Mix first with a fork and then with your hands.

    You will get a soft and compact dough, easy to work with.

    Form balls, slightly flatten them, and place them on a tray lined with a silicone mat or compostable parchment paper.

    Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 13-14 minutes: they should remain light and not over-brown.

    Let them cool completely before moving them: they are very delicate when hot.

  • The cookies are ready to be enjoyed.

    I hope their simple crumbly goodness will win over you and the little ones.

Storage of Cornstarch Cookies

The cookies can be stored in a tin box for 4-5 days.

A glass airtight jar is also fine.

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bricciola

Hello, I'm Simona, and my page is called BriCciola in cucina, because I dedicated it to my mom and dad, who have called me that since I was little. I'm not a chef, and in my life, I've always dealt with completely different things, but cooking, along with dancing, has always been one of my great passions. However, my greatest inspiration came from the dishes prepared first by my grandmother and now by my mom. Here on my cooking blog, I'll guide you from appetizers to desserts, with recipes designed for a healthy and mindful lifestyle. Balanced dishes, carefully chosen ingredients, and lots of flavors, because eating well never means giving up pleasure. I love eating, but I also like taking care of my health, my family's health, and, in a way, the health of everyone who tries my recipes. That's why daily life should be rich in flavor, but always with a focus on healthy eating. Thank you, I look forward to seeing you.

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