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Cornstarch Cookies

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Cornstarch cookies don’t need butter, milk, or large amounts of sugar to be good.

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 wholesome ingredients.

Cornstarch gives a fine and almost “melting” texture, while the EVO oil – chosen for its delicacy – provides softness without being heavy.

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

They are easy to prepare, without complicated ingredients, and perfect even for those looking for a lighter dessert than usual.

Here are some other quick and delicious homemade cookie and sweet 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
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar (or you can use white granulated sugar and increase the amount up to 0.5 cups for sweeter cookies)
  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 packet vanillin
  • 1 tsp almond flavoring
  • 0.5 oz chocolate chips
  • 1 cup buckwheat flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt

Tools

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  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Fork
  • 1 Baking Sheet or oven tray
  • 1 Silicone Mat for the baking tray

Steps

  • Beat the egg with the sugar in a bowl until smooth.

    Add the extra virgin olive oil slowly, mixing well.

    Add the almond flavoring and the pinch of salt.

    Incorporate the cornstarch, vanillin packet, (note the need for gluten-free vanillin for those intolerant) 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, flatten them slightly, and place them on a baking sheet lined with silicone mat or compostable parchment paper.

    Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 13–14 minutes: they should stay light, not too golden.

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

  • The cookies are ready to be enjoyed.

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

Storing Cornstarch Cookies

The cookies keep well in a tin box for 4–5 days.

A glass airtight jar works well too.

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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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