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Maicillos

Cultural Context

Maicillos are traditional Bolivian cookies made primarily from corn flour, reflecting the country's rich agricultural heritage. These cookies are often enjoyed as a snack or dessert, showcasing the use of local ingredients like corn and lime. With their sweet and slightly tangy flavor, maicillos are a beloved treat in Bolivian households and have gained popularity beyond Bolivia, often found in Latin American bakeries.

BolivianBOdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
200 gramos de harina de maíz amarillo
200 gramos de harina de trigo
200 gramos de azúcar
200 gramos de mantequilla
200 gramos de maicena
100 gramos de polvo de hornear
media cucharadita de sal
2 huevos
1 huevo (para pintar)
azúcar (para espolvorear)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a different flavor profile.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water can reduce costs.

corn flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is more accessible.

1

Precalentar el horno a 180 grados Celsius.

2

En un bol, colocar la mantequilla a temperatura ambiente y el azúcar, y batir hasta que esté cremoso.

3

Agregar un huevo entero y una yema (reservar la clara) y batir nuevamente.

4

Incorporar la harina de maíz amarillo, la harina de trigo, el polvo de hornear, la sal y la maicena, y mezclar.

5

Mezclar con una cuchara y luego con las manos hasta formar una masa.

6

Formar bolitas del tamaño deseado y aplastarlas ligeramente.

7

Pintar las bolitas con la yema reservada y espolvorear azúcar por encima.

8

Hornear durante 20 a 25 minutos, revisando constantemente.

9

Retirar del horno y dejar enfriar.

Cooking Techniques

creamingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking sheetwhiskmixer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Bolivian Corn CookiesMaicillos de Maíz

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