MEXICAN SUGAR COOKIES

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Cut-out cookies rolled in sugar and cinnamon.

Provided by Bea Ramirez

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ cups shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon anise seed, ground
2 eggs
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ tablespoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup orange juice
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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. Roll cookies in mixture of 1 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons of cinnamon while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.7 calories, Carbohydrate 83.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 232.2 mg, Sugar 34 g

Okello Banwon
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were easy to make and turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making them again.


Brisilda Rekaj
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Prakash Purabchhane
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Muzamil Hussain shar
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I love the hint of cinnamon.


Bayon Inusah
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I've never made Mexican sugar cookies before, but these turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Dennis Onyema
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but these cookies are an exception. They're so good, I can't resist them!


Nancy Nmesoma
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Sohail Ahmed
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I made these cookies for a party and everyone loved them. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


KaLbi Amir
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These cookies are so light and fluffy, they just melt in your mouth. I highly recommend them!


Jaykwan Powell
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Malik sahil
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of sugar and cinnamon.