Saturday, December 20, 2008

Examples of Delicious Mexican Cookies

By KC Kudra

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

Wedding Cake cookies are traditional Mexican cookies. They are made out of shortbread. Some of the ingredients include different nuts such as walnuts, almonds, and pecans that are ground. These cookies are very popular. They are served around Christmas, but also at Mexican weddings and anniversaries. Throughout the world, there are different variations of these cookies. Russia and Sweden refer to the cookie as Tea Cakes.

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.

What are Mexican Marranitos, Cochinos, or Puerquitos?

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 - The Hot, Fried Snacks

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.

It used to be hard to find churros outside of Hispanic areas a few decades ago because they were only available at sporting events and carnivals. Nowadays they are easy to find in Mexican grocery stores and local restaurants because Latin food is becoming increasingly popular with many nationalities. Some companies manufacture churros with an inner filling in a delicious flavor such as chocolate, strawberry, or apple. Many Americans have discovered the wonderful flavor of churros.

So, now you know there are various types of Mexican cookie recipes. You might like to find a churros recipe or other Mexican cookie recipe and make your own Mexican sweet treats. Once you realize how good they taste, you will want to make them for your whole family to enjoy! - 16492

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