Cinnamon Mexican Cookies

Cinnamon Mexican Cookies are soft, buttery treats with a warm cinnamon flavor that melts in your mouth.

These cookies are easy to make, with a simple dough rolled into bite-sized pieces and baked to golden perfection, then finished with a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping. We just love Cookie Recipes!

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Perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of coffee, they bring a comforting, lightly spiced twist to classic cookies.

What Are Mexican Cookies

Mexican cookies are sweet, often spiced cookies inspired by traditional Mexican flavors. They come in many varieties, but common types include:

• Polvorones (Mexican wedding cookies): crumbly, buttery cookies rolled in powdered sugar.
• Cinnamon-sugar cookies: soft or crisp cookies coated in cinnamon and sugar.
• Meringue-style or coconut cookies: light, sweet treats with local ingredients like coconut or nuts.

They often feature cinnamon, vanilla, nuts or chocolate, giving them a warm, flavorful and slightly rustic taste.

A special thanks to Culinary.net for this cookie recipe.

Why You’ll Love These Cinnamon Mexican Cookies

• Warm and spiced: Cinnamon adds a fragrant, cozy flavor to every buttery bite.
• Soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture: These cookies are tender and lightly crisp on the edges for the perfect balance.
• Fun and interactive: Rolling the dough into ropes and cutting into pieces makes the baking process enjoyable for kids and adults alike.
• Sweetly coated: The cinnamon-sugar topping gives each cookie an extra layer of irresistible sweetness.

These Cinnamon Mexican Cookies deliver a comforting, spiced and buttery treat that’s perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea.

What Goes with Cinnamon Mexican Cookies

These soft, cinnamon-spiced cookies pair beautifully with flavors and drinks that enhance their warm, sweet spice:

• Hot chocolate or Mexican hot cocoa: The rich chocolate complements the cinnamon flavor perfectly.
• Coffee or chai latte: Warm spices in the drinks echo the cookie’s cinnamon notes.
• Vanilla or cinnamon ice cream: Adds a creamy contrast to the crisp edges and tender center.
• Fresh fruit: Sliced apples or pears provide a light, refreshing balance.
• Whipped cream or dulce de leche: Enhances sweetness and adds a luscious, creamy texture.

These pairings make Cinnamon Mexican Cookies ideal for cozy afternoons, festive gatherings or a comforting dessert treat.

Cinnamon Mexican Cookies Recipe

Cinnamon Mexican Cookies are buttery, soft, and lightly spiced, finished with a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating for a classic, delightful treat.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 48 cookies

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

For Cinnamon Mexican Cookies, you’ll need the following kitchen tools:

• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Wooden spoon or spatula for mixing
• Rolling pin
• Knife or bench scraper (to cut ropes into pieces)
• Cookie sheet or baking pan
• Parchment paper or silicone baking mat (optional, for easy cleanup)
• Small bowl (for mixing cinnamon-sugar topping)

These tools will cover every step from mixing to baking and topping your cookies.

Cookie Ingredients

These ingredients come together to make soft, cinnamon-spiced Mexican cookies with a sweet, crunchy topping.

• 4 sticks butter, at room temperature
• 4 cups self-rising flour, plus additional for coating workspace
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup sugar

Topping:

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons cinnamon

How to Make Cinnamon Mexican Cookies

Preheat oven to 375°F.

In a bowl, combine butter, 4 cups flour, and cinnamon. Add egg and sugar, then knead into a dough ball.

Dust the counter with flour, divide the dough into six sections, and roll each into a 24-inch rope. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces and place on a cookie sheet.

Bake for 10 minutes.

For the topping, combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

More Recipes with Cinnamon

Explore more recipes with cinnamon that bring warm, cozy flavor to both sweet and savory dishes.

• Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake
• Cinnamon Christmas Cookie Recipe
• Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
• Pink Cinnamon Rolls
• Cinnamon Apple Cake Roll
• Cinnamon Roll Casserole

For more Mexican-inspired recipes, try Mexican Breakfast Casserole, Mexican Lasagna Casserole and Sweet and Spicy Mexican Corn Recipe.

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