Coricos Sonorenses

Coricos are Mexican cookies made out of corn flour. They are really, really good and super easy to make! You can't mess it up with this recipe. When I was 8 my aunt taught me how to make them. They are a soft and sweet, traditional Mexican dessert originally baked in Sonora.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 90 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 ¾ cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (Optional)
• 1 pound vegetable shortening
• 2 oranges, zested (Optional)
• 2 pounds white masa harina (corn flour)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat shortening and sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, orange zest, and vanilla extract.

Step 3

Combine corn flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and flour in another bowl. Stir and add 1/2 of the mixture to the shortening mixture. Beat on low speed until combined. Add the remaining flour mixture and knead with your hands until dough is combined.

Step 4

Roll a small portion of the dough into a thin log; pinch ends together to form a small ring. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Place coricos as closely together on the baking sheets as you like; they do not spread.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until coricos are golden brown all over, about 45 minutes. Remove and let cool.