How to Make Mexican Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mexican sugar cookies, also known as polvorones, are a traditional Mexican treat that is popular during the holidays or any special occasion. These crumbly, buttery cookies are often spiced with cinnamon and feature a generous dusting of powdered sugar, giving them a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a sweet, aromatic flavor.

The history of Mexican sugar cookies can be traced back to the Spanish conquistadors, who brought the recipe for polvorones to Mexico during the colonial era. Over ...

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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

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • 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

    755 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 232mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 84g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 161mg