Bizcochos Mexican Holiday Cookies

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

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!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 24 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 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

11 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3. Cut the cold cubed butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.

5. 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.

6. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

7. 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.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake to keep the cookies tender.

9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Once fully cooled, sift powdered sugar generously over the cookies for a festive and sweet finish.

11. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (955.0g)

Calories		4099
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		206.2 g	264%
	Saturated Fat	125.9 g	630%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		892 mg	297%
Sodium		1217 mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate		505.2 g	184%
	Dietary Fiber	13.0 g	46%
	Total Sugars	216.0 g
Protein		54.5 g	109%
Vitamin D		5.3 mcg	27%
Calcium		237 mg	18%
Iron		16.2 mg	90%
Potassium		571 mg	12%

*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: 1855 cal (45.3%%)

Protein: 218 cal (5.3%%)

Carbs: 2020 cal (49.4%%)