Galletas Elena
Recipe: #19585
June 16, 2015
"Adapted from Elena Zelayeta's Elena's Secrets of Mexican Cooking. She claims, though, that she is not the Elena of the title, but that this is a popular cookie in Mexico. Kids like the nonpareils."
Original is 30 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (39.1 g)
- Calories 145.9
- Total Fat - 9.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.3 g
- Cholesterol - 271.8 mg
- Sodium - 83.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 10.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g
- Sugars - 4.6 g
- Protein - 4.5 g
- Calcium - 38.9 mg
- Iron - 0.7 mg
- Vitamin C - 0 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Beat the butter, sugar, egg yolks and vanilla extract together.
Step 3
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, and sift them into the butter mixture.
Step 4
Stir to make a smooth dough.
Step 5
Shape the dough into small balls.
Step 6
Poke your thumb in the center of each ball to make a hole, and shape into rings.
Step 7
Dip each ring in nonpareils.
Step 8
Bake on lightly greased cookie sheets for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Step 9
Cool before storing.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Be sure to use softened butter for the best results.
- You can use any type of nonpareils for this recipe.
- Replace the butter with coconut oil. This substitution will make the cookies vegan and add a subtle coconut flavor.
- Replace the nonpareils with chopped nuts. This substitution will add crunch and a nutty flavor to the cookies.
Chocolate Chip Galletas Elena Substitute 1/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips for the nonpareils. Proceed with the recipe as written.
Mexican Rice and Beans: This classic Mexican side dish is the perfect accompaniment to Galletas Elena. The savory and slightly spicy flavors of the rice and beans will complement the sweet and buttery flavor of the cookies.
Mexican Street Corn: This Mexican side dish is a great way to add some color and flavor to your meal. It's made with grilled corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime, giving it a savory, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor that will pair perfectly with the sweet and buttery Galletas Elena.
FAQ
Q: How long do I need to bake the cookies?
A: Bake the cookies on lightly greased cookie sheets for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Q: How do I store the cookies?
A: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
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Fun facts:
This recipe was adapted from Elena Zelayeta's Elena's Secrets of Mexican Cooking. Elena was a famous Mexican-American chef and cookbook author who was known for her expertise in Mexican cuisine.
The nonpareils in this recipe are a popular decoration on Mexican cookies, and are often referred to as "Mexican wedding cookies" due to their traditional use in wedding celebrations in Mexico.