Coricos (Sonoran Corn Cookies) | Muy Delish (2023)

Coricos

Are you in the mood for a crispy and delicious Mexican snack? Look no further than coricos! Coricos are a great snack for any time of day, whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast bite or an afternoon treat.

Coricos are the cookies that represent the state of Sonora, Mexico. They’re also very popular in Sinaloa and go by different names like biscochuelos o tacuarines. Coricos are one of the first things I buy when visiting family in Mexico!

What do they taste like?

They have an earthy taste due to the corn flour and are not overly sweet. I would say they’re like a crispy and sweet like biscottis. They make a perfect companion for milk or something hot like coffee or chocolate.

They’re also incredibly easy to make, so why not try your hand at making them from scratch?

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(Video) My Big Ass Making Coricos Sinaloa ( Basically corn cookies)

Ingredients

• 3cupsmasa flour (Mexican corn flour). I used Maseca brand like the ones you make corn tortillas with. Do not use cornmeal as it will not render the original taste. You can easily find Maseca in all latin supermarkets.
• Baking powder and baking soda.
• Brown sugar. Usually is made with piloncillo syrup but most people have a hard time finding this ingredient and brown sugar is my preferred substitute.
• Salt
• Unsalted butter or vegetable shortening. Some people use lard but I find that butter renders a better taste.
• 1 eggat room temperature
• Vanilla extract
• Milk: make sure that is at room temperature. This helps achieve a nice, velvety batter.
• Oh and you can also add cinnamon if you like!

How to Make Coricos

This is a visual overview of the steps to make this recipe. See the detailed list of ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below.

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt. Stir and set aside.

3. Using a standing or handheld mixer, cream together butter and sugar until combined.

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4. Add the egg and vanilla and beat on medium to low speed until fluffy.

5. Mix in the dry ingredients until combined.

6. Transfer to a work surface to knead the dough. Knead the dough for about 6 to 7 minutes, add a little milk at the time to make sure the dough is properly hydrated. Around 1/2 cup.

Note: The dough is ready when it’s not sticky and it doesn’t crack when forming the corico. The consistency is like play dough.

7. Shape the coricos:When the dough is ready, divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. (Just eyeball it or weigh them to 35g each. Shape each piece into a ball.

8. Using your hands, shape the dough into a rope that is 6.5 to 7 inches long and gently press the ends together to make a ring or ring shape shape. Place the shaped cookies onto a baking sheet that has been prepared for baking.

9. Bake the cookies for 20 to 30 minutes, until they feel set and the bottoms are golden brown.

10. Remove the cookies from the oven and cool them right on the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Tips and Notes

• Storage: First and foremost, it’s important to keep your cookies in an airtight container. This will prevent any moisture or air from getting in and making your cookies go stale or soft. You can also add a piece of bread to the container to help absorb any excess moisture.
• Milk and eggs should be at room temperature. Let the eggs sit on the counter for 30-60 minutes. In a hurry? place the eggs in a bowl of lukewarm (not hot) water for 5-10 minutes.

It’s important to note that room temperature eggs are often used in baking recipes because they mix better with other ingredients and can help create a smoother, more consistent texture.

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Serving Suggestions

Since Coricos are like biscotti’s, I always make sure there’s a cold glass of milk nearby for dunking. They go great with warm drinks as well like:

• Coffee & cream
• Mexican Hot Chocolate
• Champurrado
• Atole De Maizena

MORE delicious…

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• Mantecadas
• Sweet Empanadas
• Churro Cupcakes
• Galletas De Avena (Oatmeal Cookies)
• Galletitas De Nuez
• Chocolate Chip Cookies

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