Description
Crispy, sweet, and dusted with cinnamon sugar, these traditional Mexican buñuelos are the perfect holiday treat or anytime snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Cinnamon sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the egg, butter, vanilla, and warm water until a soft dough forms.
- Knead: Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll: Divide dough into 10 balls and roll into thin discs.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F and fry discs one at a time until golden, 1–2 minutes per side.
- Garnish: Drain excess oil and coat with cinnamon sugar while warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, roll the dough as thin as possible without tearing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Pair with hot chocolate or coffee for the ultimate treat.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buñuelo
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Traditional Mexican dessert, Buñuelos Mexicanos, fried cinnamon sugar treat, holiday desserts