Uraro are Filipino cookies made with arrowroot flour, butter, and eggs. They’re melt-in-your-mouth treats perfect for a midday snack. Delicious with coffee or tea!
What is uraro
Uraro or araro is a Filipino signature cookie made of arrowroot flour. They’re a Southern Luzon regional specialty where they’re also known as galletas de liliw.
The cookies have a powdery, melt-in-your texture and a milky, buttery taste. They usually come in various shapes, such as rounds, stars, or flowers.
What is arrowroot powder
Arrowroot powder or flour is the main ingredient of Uraro. It’s an easily digestible starch extracted from the tropical tuber, Maranta arundinacea.
It’s an excellent substitute for cornstarch in cooking, such as thickening sauces and soups. It’s also a gluten-free alternative in baking and helps lighten cakes and baked goods, resulting in a light, delicate textures.
Bake the arrowroot cookies until the undersides start to turn golden. Completely cool in the pan before removing.
To remove, gently slide the cookie with your fingers until it releases. Do not use a spatula to lift the cookies; they’re very fragile and might break.
How to store
- Uraro cookies are traditionally sold wrapped in flimsy Japanese paper or papel de hapon. To store, wrap a stack of the cookies with the paper and twist the ends of the paper to seal completely.
- For longer freshness, store the cookies in an airtight container. They’ll keep at room temperature for up to 5 days.
