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Hojarascas (Mexican Shortbread Cookies)
Super‑easy, budget‑friendly Mexican hojarascas – buttery shortbread‑style cookies flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, rolled thin, baked until golden, and coated with a sweet cinnamon‑sugar mixture. The recipe yields about 71 crisp cookies perfect for gifting, parties, or a daily treat.
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Critical Success Points
- • Boiling the cinnamon‑clove infusion for the full 10 minutes
- • Chilling the dough for at least 15 minutes
- • Coating the cookies while they are still hot
Safety Warnings
- • Boiling water and hot infusion can cause severe burns – handle with care.
- • The oven and hot cookies are extremely hot; use oven mitts.
- • If using lard, ensure it is fully rendered to avoid splattering.
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