Roskette facts for kids
| Alternative names | Rosketi |
|---|---|
| Type | Cookie |
| Place of origin | Mariana Islands |
| Main ingredients | Corn starch, flour, sugar, butter or shortening, milk or cream, eggs, baking powder, vanilla |
Rosketti (sometimes spelled rosketi) are yummy, traditional Chamorro cookies. They are special because they are mostly made with corn starch, which gives them a unique taste and feel. These cookies are a popular treat in the Mariana Islands.
What Rosketti Are Made Of
The most important thing in rosketti cookies is corn starch. This is what makes them different from other cookies. Besides corn starch, other things you'll find in rosketti are flour, sugar, and either butter or a similar fat called shortening.
To make the dough, people also add milk or cream, eggs, and baking powder. A little bit of vanilla is often added for extra flavor. Depending on the recipe, some rosketti can be a bit firm, while others are super crumbly and melt in your mouth!
How to Make Rosketti
Making rosketti is a fun process. Historically, the dough is rolled out into a long, thin shape, about the size of a pencil. Then, people get creative with how they shape the cookies.
Some like to coil the dough into a spiral, like a snail shell. Others shape it like a pretzel. Another common way is to roll the dough into a small ball and then gently press it flat with the back of a fork. This leaves cool marks on the cookie! Once shaped, the cookies are baked on a greased cookie sheet until they are lightly golden brown.
See also
In Spanish: Roskette para niños
