Coyotas

Coyotas
Type	Sugar cookie
Place of origin	Mexico
Region or state	Sonora
Main ingredients	Brown sugar
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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]