Recipe: How To Make Maizena (Cornstarch) Cookies, Surinaamse Gomma Koekjes | CWF

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less costly.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-saving substitute.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chunks

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate offers health benefits, while cocoa powder is a budget-friendly alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and lime zest until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in coconut flakes and chocolate chips gently.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.

Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens