Coyotas
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Type | Sugar cookie |
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Place of origin | Mexico |
Region or state | Sonora |
Main ingredients | Brown sugar |
Coyotas are empanada-like cookies which are large, flat and traditionally filled with brown sugar.[1] However, coyotas also come in a variety of flavors, including guava, caramel, chocolate, strawberry, jamoncillo (milk candy), peach, and pineapple.[2][1]
Origins[]
Spaniards introduced wheat, sugar, and goat's milk to Mexico around 500 years ago.[3] They originated mainly in Villa de Seris, a city in Hermosillo, Sonora Mexico in 1954.[1] They can now be found all over the world. In the US, they can be found in most Mexican supermarkets.[3]
The meaning of the name "coyota" is a mestiza (of Spanish and native heritage) dark skinned and full of grace.[1]
Ingredients[]
- all purpose flour
- water
- salt
- shortening
- piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar made of molasses)[1]
Preparation[]
First, all the ingredients (see above) are mixed together. Next, Shortening and water are added to the mixture to thicken the consistency a bit. The dough is then made into small balls which are then filled to the consumers preference. They are then baked in the oven at 375 degrees F for about 15 minutes.[1]
Coyotas tend to be accompanied with milk, coffee, hot chocolate, or tea. Sometimes even topped with whip cream.[4]
See also[]
- List of Mexican dishes
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References[]
- Mexican desserts
- Cookies
- Mexican cuisine stubs
- Dessert stubs