These ring cookies are very popular in my part of the United States due to the many Portuguese immigrants that settled here. You can find them even in the regular grocery stores in a bag like bagels.
I like to enjoy them dunked in coffee, or, for a special treat, dipped in a glass of Port or Madeira wine.
Portuguese Ring Cookies | Biscoitos
A pleasantly crunchy, mildly sweet cookie that you can dip in coffee or a glass of port.
Ingredients
- 300 g all-purpose flour 2½ cups
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 100 g sugar ½ cup
- 35 g unsalted butter 2½ tbsp
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1 egg
- 60 ml milk ¼ cup
Instructions
For the Cookies
- To a stand mixer, add the sugar and egg with a whisk attachment. Beat until thick and lightly colored.
- In a microwave, or on stovetop, gently melt the butter and milk together. Do not allow this to become too warm. Then add to the stand mixer, along with the vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until combined.
- Change the mixer attachment from a whisk to a paddle, and then add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed, just until fully incorporated.
- With buttered or oiled hands, take small amounts of dough, and roll them into 1-inch (2.5-cm) thick by six-inch (15-cm) long ropes. Place the ends, one on top of the other, to make circles. There is no need to press the ends into each other, as they will adhere in the oven.
- Place each ring on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about one inch apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes in a 350℉ (180℃) oven, or until golden brown. The darker you bake them, the crunchier they will be.
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Notes
These cookies are sometimes glazed with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and lemon juice. You can glaze your cooled cookies if you prefer, just let the icing dry before eating!
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