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Several cat and llama cookies on a black background.
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Mexican Cinnamon Sugar Cookies - Polvorones de Canela

Mexican Cinnamon Sugar Cookies - Polvorones de Canela are an easy shortbread cookie that can be made into cut out shapes for any holiday.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Refrigeration Time13 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Mexican cinnamon sugar cookies, Mexican sugar cookies
Servings: 36 cut-out cookies
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1 1/2 cups butter softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 cups flour

Topping before baking

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Topping after baking

  • granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine cinnamon and sugar for the topping in a small bowl; set side.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the cinnamon, salt and vanilla and mix until combined.
  • Add flour to butter mixture in increments, mixing until well incorporated after each addition (I do this in about five additions).
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Roll on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4" thick and cut out with cookie cutter. Put cinnamon sugar mixture in a small mesh strainer and sprinkle liberally onto cookies before baking.
  • Bake at 350° for 11 - 13 minutes or until light brown around the edges. Sprinkle warm cookies with white sugar as soon as they come out of the oven.

Notes

We get a total of about 36 cat or llama cookies OR about 60 square cookies per batch. I include the measurements of these specific cookie cutters in the post above.
Nutritional information is approximate. 
See in post notes above for valuable information that may help you make this recipe successfully.

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Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.5mg