Mexican Ojarascas Cookies

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 13
Tasty Mexican Ojarascas Cookies with a cinnamon twist
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 cups flour
2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups shortening
2 1/4 cups lard
3/4 - 1 cup water
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
312
Sugar
15g
Fat
20g
Ojarascas Cookies are a popular Mexican dessert that are often enjoyed during the holiday season. These cookies have a delicate buttery flavor that is perfectly balanced with cinnamon and sugar. They are traditionally made with lard, which gives them their unique texture and taste. Ojarascas Cookies are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea, and can be enjoyed all year round.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2.In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
3.Cut in the shortening and lard with a pastry cutter or your hands, until the mixture starts to resemble coarse crumbs.
4.Add in water gradually, a little at a time, until the dough just comes together and forms a ball. Knead the dough briefly.
5.Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch on a clean, floured surface.
6.Use a cookie cutter to cut out your desired shapes and place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7.In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon to make a cinnamon sugar mixture.
8.Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the cookies and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
9.Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.

PROS

Ojarascas Cookies are deliciously crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar.

They are made with simple ingredients that are easy to find.

CONS

These cookies are high in calories, fat, and sugar due to the use of shortening and lard.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Ojarascas Cookies are not particularly healthy, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat.
The cinnamon used in this recipe has been found to lower blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation.

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