Mexican Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these tender and buttery Mexican Cookies, a traditional treat perfect for any occasion! Infused with warm ground cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are rolled in a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, creating a delightful sweetness with every bite. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour and unsalted butter, they come together in just 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for effortless baking. Perfectly golden and irresistibly soft, these cookies pair beautifully with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Whether you're preparing them for a festive gathering or enjoying them as an everyday indulgence, these Mexican Cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your dessert rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter and powdered sugar. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat until light and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
Mix in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a crumbly dough begins to form.
Once the dough comes together, use your hands to form it into a smooth ball.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into small balls. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden. The tops of the cookies will remain pale.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, gently roll each cookie in powdered sugar until evenly coated.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2419 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 368.0 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 181.0 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 304 mg | 6% | |
*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.
