Champurradas (Guatemalan Sesame Cookies)

• Prep time: 20 mins

• Cook time: 20 mins

• Total time: 40 mins

• Servings: 12 cookies

• Country of Origin: Guatemala

Description

• Large, flat, crispy Guatemalan sweet bread-biscuits studded with sesame seeds, specifically baked for dipping into morning coffee or hot chocolate.

Presentation

• Served stacked on bread baskets alongside hot coffee cups.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1/4 cup lard or vegetable shortening

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 cup sesame seeds (for topping)

• 1 pinch salt

Directions

• Cream softened butter, lard, egg, and sugar together in a bowl until smooth.

• Sift in flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt; mix until cohesive dough forms.

• Divide dough into 12 balls and flatten each into thin 4-inch disks on parchment-lined baking sheets.

• Sprinkle sesame seeds generously over top of each disk and press lightly to adhere.

• Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

• Cool completely on wire racks.

Optional Variations

• Champurradas de Vainilla: Add 1 tsp vanilla extract to dough.

Cooking Tips

• Press dough disks thin so cookies bake crisp throughout rather than soft.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 190 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 24 g

• Protein: 3 g

• Fat: 9.5 g

• Saturated Fat: 4.5 g

• Sodium: 45 mg

• Fiber: 1 g

• Sugar: 9 g