Galletas de Vainilla
Galletas de Vainilla are classic, crisp vanilla-flavored cookies popular in Spain and Latin America. They are typically made from a simple dough of flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. The cookies are often shaped into rounds or rectangles and baked until golden.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These cookies are primarily a source of carbohydrates and fat, with minimal protein. A typical serving provides a quick energy boost and small amounts of iron and B vitamins from the enriched flour.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 26 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 95 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.8 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 35 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
Per 4 cookies (40 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culinarily, they are a beloved staple for dipping in coffee, milk, or hot chocolate, especially during breakfast or merienda (afternoon snack). Their simple, buttery flavor makes them a versatile base for other desserts, like cheesecake crusts.
