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Haitian Dirt Cookies

Cultural Context

Haitian Dirt Cookies, or 'Gato de Terre', have roots in the resourceful culinary practices of Haiti, where ingredients can be scarce. Traditionally made by mixing dirt with flour and other basic ingredients, these cookies symbolize resilience and creativity in the face of hardship. While they may sound unusual, they reflect a unique aspect of Haitian culture and history. In modern times, variations have emerged, often incorporating more palatable ingredients like cocoa powder to enhance flavor, making them more appealing to a wider audience.

HaitianHTdessert
45 min
easy
12 servings
Servings4
1 cup dirt
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

dirt

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Cocoa powder adds flavor without the soil.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a tropical flavor.

1

Microwave the kaolin clay for a few minutes to sterilize it.

2

Crush the sterilized clay with a hammer into smaller pieces.

3

Add water to the crushed clay and mix until it turns into a paste.

4

Filter the clay mixture through a cloth to remove chunks.

5

Add about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of melted margarine to the refined clay and stir.

6

Shape the mixture into cookies on a baking dish lined with parchment paper.

7

Bake the cookies in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes until hard, then reduce the temperature to 300°F if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlmixing spoonbaking sheetovenwire rack

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

TchakaGato de Terre

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