Bizcochos Mexican Holiday Cookies
Celebrate the festive season with Bizcochos, traditional Mexican holiday cookies that are as delightful as they are easy to make. These buttery, cinnamon-infused treats feature a tender, crumbly texture that melts in your mouth and are topped with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet, snowy touch. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and vanilla, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting. The dough is rolled out and cut into fun, festive shapes, ensuring a beautiful presentation. Ready in under 40 minutes, these cookies will become a cherished addition to your holiday baking traditions!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Cut the cold cubed butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Do not overmix—stop as soon as the dough comes together.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into desired shapes, such as stars, circles, or hearts, and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake to keep the cookies tender.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once fully cooled, sift powdered sugar generously over the cookies for a festive and sweet finish.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.7 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.6 g | 628% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 891 mg | 297% | |
| Sodium | 1232 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 496.4 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 215.9 g | ||
| Protein | 52.9 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 652 mg | 14% | |
*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.
