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1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
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1 cup Butter
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1 tsp Vanilla extract
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1 1/2 tsp Cinnamonground
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1/4 tsp Salt
Mexican Cinnamon Cookies
These Mexican Cinnamon Cookies go by the original name of Polvorones de Canele, which comes from the Spanish word ‘polvo’, meaning dust. This refers to the light cinnamon sugar ‘dusting’ on all the cookies. They’re traditionally served at Mexican weddings but you can find them any time of the year, as everyone loves their sweet flavor and buttery texture.
I first discovered them at an experimental coffee bar in my neighborhood! These buttery Mexican cookies are usually made with butter, flour, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, salt, and cinnamon. The dough is rolled into small balls, which are then coated in cinnamon sugar before being baked.
To make Mexican Cinnamon Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
So, how to make Mexican Cinnamon Cookies?
Steps to make Mexican Cinnamon Cookies
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Heat the oven and prepare a baking trayPreheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking tray. |
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Beat the butter and sugarBeat together half a cup of powdered sugar and the butter in a bowl until well combined. |
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Add the vanillaAdd the vanilla and mix in. |
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Mix the dry ingredientsIn a bowl, sift the flour, half a teaspoon of cinnamon and the salt together. |
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Mix the doughAdd the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until a stiff dough forms. |
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Shape the cookiesTake teaspoonfuls of the dough and shape them into balls, about 1 inch in diameter. |
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Make the cinnamon sugarIn a shallow bowl, combine the remaining powdered sugar with the remaining cinnamon. |
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Coat the cookiesRoll the balls in the cinnamon sugar until fully coated. |
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Bake the cookiesPlace the cookies on the prepared tray and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. |
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CoolOnce baked, transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool. |
