Galletas de Maíz (Corn Masa Cookies)
Tender orange scented cookies made with masa harina, naturally gluten free with a lovely corn flavour.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.17 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Line two trays with baking paper.
- 2
Beat the butter, sugar and orange zest for 3 minutes until pale. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- 3
Mix the masa harina, cornflour, baking powder and salt. Stir into the butter with the milk to make a soft dough. Rest for 10 minutes so the masa softens.
10 min - 4
Roll into 14 balls, place on the trays and flatten to 1 cm thick.
- 5
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until set and pale gold at the edges.
15 min - 6
Cool on the tray for 10 minutes before moving to a rack. They firm up as they cool.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.