Galletas de Chuño (Chilean Potato Starch Cookies)

Galletas de chuño are delicate Chilean cookies made with chuño (potato starch), with a soft, crumbly texture that makes them perfect for an afternoon tea. This recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 115 g margarine
• 125 g chuño (potato starch)
• 100 g flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Preparation

1. Mix the margarine with the egg and sugar.
2. Add the flour sifted together with the baking powder and the chuño.
3. Form a soft dough.
4. Roll into small balls and bake on a buttered baking sheet.