MEXICAN CINNAMON SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE - (3.9/5)
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Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sift or stir together in a bowl the flour, salt, baking powder and cinnamon (or anise seed), and set aside. In a medium bowl beat the vegetable shortening or lard with a mixer until light. Slowly beat in the 3/4 cup sugar until light. Beat in the egg and 1 tablespoon brandy or milk, mixing until light and fluffy. Slowly beat in the flour mixture. If it becomes too stiff to mix, stir in 1 tablespoon more brandy or milk until dough holds together and is semi-firm and can be shaped into logs. If it is too stiff, the logs will not hold together. If too soft, the logs will not hold their shape. In a small bowl stir together the cinnamon sugar mixture and set aside. On a lightly floured surface or pastry board knead the dough briefly until it holds together without cracking or breaking apart. Divide the dough into 2 equal parts. Return 1 part to the bowl. On the lightly floured surface shape the other piece of dough into a log, and with the palms of the hands roll it back and forth until it is about 12-inches long. With a sharp knife cut the log into fourths, then cut each fourth into 5 slices. Roll each slice in cinnamon sugar mixture and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Place slices about 1 1/2-inch to 2-inches apart. Place cookie sheet in a preheated 350°F oven, and bake until done, about 9 to 10 minutes. Cookies should not be over baked or browned. Remove from oven, and while cookies are still warm, roll each cookie again in the cinnamon sugar and place on a wire rack to cool. Repeat the above process for the other piece of dough. You can probably do this while the first cookie sheet is baking. After all cookies have cooled, store them in a covered container or in a zip-lock bag. CINNAMON NOTE: This is the mild Mexican cinnamon, canela. It you use a strong flavored variety, i.e. Vietnamese cinnamon, decrease the amount, or the flavor could be overwhelming.
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Ram Vai
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Anmin FF
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect treat for a cold winter day.
MAGEZI JOEL
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Samir Kc
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cinnamon, but these cookies were still really good. The cookie itself is soft and chewy, and the sugar coating is the perfect amount of sweetness.
Nada Ahmed
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! The cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Ghulam Abbas Soomro
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. People kept asking me for the recipe.
Munu and the other weirdos
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
Rehaan Aayan
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the cookies came out perfect! Crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The cinnamon sugar coating was the perfect finishing touch.
Moha Matalino
[email protected]These cookies were simple to make and turned out absolutely delicious! The cinnamon sugar topping added the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.