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Mexican Sugar Cookies Recipe
Mexican sugar cookies feature traditional cut-out preparation rolled in aromatic sugar and cinnamon for authentic Mexican sweetness that defines holiday baking traditions. These classic cookies showcase simple ingredients transformed through proper technique and traditional spice combinations that create distinctive Mexican flavor profiles. The sugar and cinnamon coating provides sweet crunch while the tender cookie base delivers satisfying texture that makes these perfect for celebrations and everyday enjoyment.
Cut-out cookies rolled in sugar and cinnamon.
Servings:
12
Yield:
2 dozen
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Ingredients
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
Directions
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 (per serving)
| 755 | Calories |
| 44g | Fat |
| 84g | Carbs |
| 8g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 755 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 44g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 232mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate 84g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 34g | |
| Protein 8g | 15% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 101mg | 8% |
| Iron 3mg | 19% |
| Potassium 161mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
