Mexican Cookies the Good the Bad and the Delicious |
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There are many different types of Mexican cookies, including Mexican painted cookies, Mexican sugar cookies, and Mexican wheat cookies. Some types of cookies are designed for celebrations and special occasions and others are to be enjoyed at any time. Whenever you bite into a rich, flavorsome Mexican cookie, you will understand why these tasty treats are so popular. Mexican Wedding Cookies These are Mexican traditional cookies and are truly delicious. Mexican wedding cookies are made from shortbread and groundnuts, such as pecans, walnuts and almonds, are often added to the mixture. These popular cookies are served at Mexican weddings and anniversaries and also around Christmas. There are different variations on Mexican wedding cookies throughout the world, including Russia and Sweden where they are known as teacakes. You might even like to try your hand at following a Mexican wedding cookie recipe if you have a wedding or anniversary coming up. Mexican Biscocho Cookies Biscochitos originated in Spain. The Spanish brought the cookies to Mexico and they gained popularity there. Biscochitos are made with aniseed and dusted with cinnamon. Some biscochitos contain other ingredients, such as wine or orange juice, to enhance the taste. Cookie cutters are used to give them their unique diamond shape and it is common to serve these with wine. Marranitos, Cochinos, or Puerquitos Cookies Marranitos is a cookie with different names. It is also called cochinos or puerquitos in different Mexican-American communities. It is known as "gingerbread pigs" even though there is no ginger in the cookie. The cookie is shaped like a pig. Traditional marranitos get their spicy flavor from molasses. In Mexico, the bakers make their own molasses syrup by taking brown sugar and placing it into cones. It is then boiled with the right amount of water. When it has turned into syrup, the molasses is added to the dough to make the marranitos. These Mexican cookies are rich in taste, moist and have a flaky top. Mexican Churros - Ideal with Hot Chocolate Originating from Spain, Churros are tasty fried cookies that are seen in both Mexico and other countries. It is made from a light paste that is sweetened. The paste is piped into oil and fried until golden brown. Cinnamon is added to make it taste even sweeter. Churros are best when eaten warm. It is typical to find street vendors selling Churros. They can make them fresh right on the street. Years ago, it used to be hard to find Churros outside of Hispanic areas, it used to be only sold at carnivals, and sporting events, but with the popularity of Latin food, it is now easy to find Churros in local restaurants and Mexican grocery stores. Some companies even offer the Churros that have an inner filling. You can find different flavors such as strawberry, apple, and chocolate. Churros are enjoyed in the United States by consumers of all nationalities. There are many types of Mexican cookie recipes. If you are new to these types, you might want to visit a local Mexican grocery store and try a few that are fresh from their bakery. Once you enjoy them, you will want to include them for your own celebrations. These cookies would be a hit at any party!
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