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.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

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).

Step 3

Mix in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until well incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a crumbly dough begins to form.

Step 6

Once the dough comes together, use your hands to form it into a smooth ball.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Once the cookies are fully cooled, gently roll each cookie in powdered sugar until evenly coated.

Step 11

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	542.8 grams (542.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2419

Total Fat 98.40g	126%
Saturated Fat 56.40g	282%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 248mg	83%
Sodium 613mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 368.00g	134%
Dietary Fiber 7.90g	28%
Total Sugars 181.00g
Protein 25.70g	51%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 85mg	7%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 304mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 59.8%