Galletas Maria

Transport yourself to a world of timeless tradition with homemade Galletas Maria—delicate, buttery biscuits with a soft hint of vanilla that make the perfect snack or dessert base. This beloved classic Spanish biscuit is beautifully simple, crafted with baking staples like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and sugar, and punctuated by the warm embrace of vanilla and a touch of salt. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and an irresistible golden hue, these biscuits are a joy to bake and even more delightful to eat. Whether savored on their own, dipped into tea or coffee, or layered into indulgent desserts like pudding or icebox cakes, Galletas Maria offers a comforting, versatile treat that's as easy to make as it is to fall in love with.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 40

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 100 grams Unsalted butter
• 70 grams Sugar
• 60 milliliters Milk
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, using a handheld mixer or a whisk.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract and milk to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough out to approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) thickness using a rolling pin.

Step 7

Use a round cookie cutter (about 6 cm or 2.5 inches in diameter) to cut out the biscuits. You can also use smaller cutters for variations if desired.

Step 8

Place the cut-out biscuits onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a small gap between each biscuit.

Step 9

Use a fork or a toothpick to prick small decorative holes into the tops of each biscuit, mimicking the appearance of classic Galletas Maria.

Step 10

Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Store the Galletas Maria in an airtight container for up to one week. Serve plain, with tea or coffee, or use them in desserts like layered cakes or pudding.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	493.7 grams (493.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1968

Total Fat 89.70g	115%
Saturated Fat 51.20g	256%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 227mg	76%
Sodium 1673mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 266.10g	97%
Dietary Fiber 6.80g	24%
Total Sugars 73.90g
Protein 28.60g	57%

Vitamin D 27IU	136%
Calcium 134mg	10%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 396mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.6%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 53.6%