Bunuelos

Mexican fried cookies.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  eggs
• 1⁄4 cup white sugar
• 1  teaspoon  vegetable oil
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup white sugar
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  cup  vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine eggs with 1/4 cup sugar and beat until thick and lemon-colored. Add the oil. Combine separately 1-1/2 cups of the flour, the baking powder and the salt. Gradually add this to the egg mixture and beat well.
2. Turn dough out onto a floured board (use remaining 1/2 cup flour) and knead thoroughly until dough is smooth.
3. Shape dough into sixteen balls. Roll each one into a circle about 5 inches in diameter. Let stand uncovered on waxed paper for about 10 minutes.
4. Combine remaining 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
5. Heat oil in a deep fry pan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry circles until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon mixture. Store airtight.