RosquillasCorn and Cheese Ring Cookies

Name: Rosquillas (Corn and Cheese Ring Cookies)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Nicaragua
Ingredients: 300 g Corn Flour; 150 g Queso Seco Cheese (finely crumbled); 120 g Unsalted Butter (softened); 2 pcs Egg (beaten); 120 ml Whole Milk; 6 g Baking Powder; 4 g Salt; 50 ml Water

These crisp ring-shaped cookies are made with corn flour and salty dry cheese for a savory-sweet bite. Their firm texture and toasted flavor make them a recognizable companion to coffee.

Prep

25m

Cook

20m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

334kcal

Calories

Protein

20g

Fat

31g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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300g
Corn Flour
150g
Queso Seco Cheese (finely crumbled)
120g
Unsalted Butter (softened)
2pcs
Egg (beaten)
120ml
Whole Milk
6g
Baking Powder
4g
Salt
50ml
Water

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Method

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6 steps

01
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
02
Mix the corn flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
03
Rub in the unsalted butter until the mixture looks sandy, then mix in the queso seco cheese.
04
Add the eggs and whole milk and knead into a firm dough, using a little water only if the dough feels too dry to hold together.
05
Shape the dough into small rings and place them on a baking tray.
06
Bake until the cookies are lightly golden and crisp, then cool completely before serving.

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