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

Nompumelelo Shabalala
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Ralph Omutiali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my go-to dessert.


Pat Popotte
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day!


Shafeek Kandarackel
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These cookies are a great way to add a little bit of Mexican flair to your next party.


VCO Is LIVE
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Raheel Afridi
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and chewy.


Mounota 1800
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I love that these cookies are made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Habib Laghari
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Sadi khan0
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I've never made Mexican sugar cookies before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out great.


Celine lilly
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Corina Valentina Dipre
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I'm not usually a fan of Mexican food, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so delicious!


Isabella Doss
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack.


Sonia Friday
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I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients, but the cookies were worth the effort.


Summer Freeman
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The cookies didn't turn out as I expected. They were a bit dry and crumbly.


Hasanain Alalwan
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Slima11
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The combination of cinnamon and sugar is perfect.


londeka nonjabulo
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them all in one sitting! They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Rana Babr
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I've tried many Mexican sugar cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness.


Zohair Ahmad
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These Mexican sugar cookies were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.