MEXICAN SUGAR COOKIES

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Make and share this Mexican Sugar Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dulce_amore

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 2-3 dozen cookies, 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups shortening
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon anise seed, ground
2 eggs
6 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 tablespoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 deg. Beat shortening until light and fluffy. Add one cup sugar, and anise seed. Mix until creamy. Add eggs and mix well. Add flour, baking power, cream of tartar, salt and orange juice. Mix well.
  • Knead dough until smooth. On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/2 inch thick. Cut using cookie cutter into different shapes. Bake until light brown, 5 - 8 minutes. Meanwhile, combine cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle freshly baked cookies with the cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 100.7, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 17, Protein 3.8

Violet Cowell
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day!


Samy Samh
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are amazing!


Olagbaye Mary
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These cookies are the perfect treat for a holiday party. They're festive and delicious!


parbati Adhikari
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I'm not a fan of the sprinkles, but the cookies themselves are really good. I might try making them without the sprinkles next time.


SALISU ABDULLAHI
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in baking.


Kwaku Poku
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I'm going to try making these cookies with different extracts, like almond or vanilla. I think they would be really good that way too.


Mthandeni Madondo
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These cookies are delicious! I love the way the sugar crystals sparkle on top.


Stormie Roman
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out a bit dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


Haseeb mirza
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I'm a bit of a sugar cookie snob, but these ones are really good. They're the perfect balance of sweet and chewy.


Elaine Picot
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These cookies are so pretty! I can't wait to try them.


Shamrod Kekahuna
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I'm always looking for new sugar cookie recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!


Teniola Adetimehin
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I love that these cookies don't require any chilling time. They're so easy to whip up when you're short on time.


Haisam Soona
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These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


King Choppa
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


mary o
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I'm not a huge fan of sugar cookies, but these ones are really good. They're not too sweet and have a nice, buttery flavor.


Mohodd
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These cookies are so soft and chewy. They practically melt in your mouth!


Saifa Islam
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I used a different type of sprinkles than the recipe called for, and they turned out great! Feel free to get creative with your decorations.


Ajruddin Ansari
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I love the subtle hint of cinnamon in these cookies. It gives them a warm and inviting flavor.


Nwibo Ebube
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These sugar cookies were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and the perfect treat for any occasion.