Arrowroot Cookie Batter is a Non-Newtonian Fluid

[radiantfracture]

This makes sense, of course, when you consider that arrowroot is just a starch, like cornstarch, but I had not considered that. This property makes the batter difficult to cut and to transport from surface to tray. It is, however, soothing to watch the cut batter flow together again. Repairs are rapid and flawless. All sins are forgiven.

Notes

• I averaged several online recipes and then cut the amounts to 1/3 to match the amount of arrowroot I had, so my proportions may be a bit off. [ETA: 1 c arrowroot flour; 1/3 c maple syrup; 1/3 c almond/coconut milk; 1 tsp melted butter; 1/3 egg yolk]
• My end result is a bit chewy in the middle and therefore not quite arrowroot-biscuit-like.
• The edges are fairly close to proper crunchiness.
• The top of each cookie is a bit powdery.
• I suspect I could have had these in the oven for longer, possibly at a lower temperature. [ETA: I started with 10 min at 325 F.]
• Visually the cookies resemble very flat meringues more than anything.

When I reported the batter properties, a friend suggested that I fill the cookies with fruit to make Fig Non-Newtons. I might have to do that just to say I've done that.

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Comments

[monanotlisa]

Hmm, haven't yet used a lot of arrowroot (though it has been recommended to me as a gluten-free baker). Thanks for taking notes.

[radiantfracture]

Cheers -- I'm lately questing for low/no-sugar recipes that have happy textures, but I also often try for gluten-free while I'm at it.

[sovay]

When I reported the batter properties, a friend suggested that I fill the cookies with fruit to make Fig Non-Newtons. I might have to do that just to say I've done that.

Photographs! (Recipe?)

[radiantfracture]

I ate the original evidence, I'm afraid, but I'll definitely post the Non-Newtons.

[sabotabby]

I keep meaning to try arrowroot. I used to love arrowroot cookies as a kid.

[radiantfracture]

I love them still.

[soon_lee]

I'd do it just so I can say I made Fig Non-Newtons!

[juushika]

A comment unrelated to this post! I can't remember how I found you (via some other Dreamwidth comment/mention, no doubt), but enjoy posts about books and the other content here, so am following you. Just thought I'd introduce myself out of politeness.

[radiantfracture]

Thanks! And welcome. And let me know if you know anything about arrowroot.