Mexican Shortbread Cookie: Recipe

 

Mexican Shortbread Cookie: Hojarascas

• 1 C soft Butter
• 1 C powdered Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 2 Tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tsp ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 2 1/2 C  AP Flour 

In a large bowl - Beat the Butter until fluffy. Add the rest of the ingredients and Mix well until the dough comes together. Place dough on flour surface and roll out carefully with a rolling pin. Cut out shapes and place on parchment lined baking sheets. Let Chill. 

While cookies Chill- Pre Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Bake the cookies for 10 minutes-  then flatten and sprinkle with Cinnamon sugar.   Bake another  5- 10 minutes until golden brown . Let Cool. 

Sprinkle with the colors of the Mexican flag; Red, Green and white