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Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies

Recipe by Alejandra de Nava

Tender, buttery shortbread cookies infused with a warm cinnamon tea, rolled thin and coated in a light cinnamon‑sugar mixture. Perfect with coffee or hot chocolate and ideal for gifting in festive tins.

EasyMexicanServes 4

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Source Video
25m
Prep
58m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 33m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$1.08
Per serving:$0.27

Critical Success Points

  • Prepare cinnamon infusion to flavor the dough
  • Rub shortening into flour to achieve a crumbly texture
  • Add liquid gradually to form a smooth, non‑sticky dough
  • Roll dough to a uniform 3 mm thickness
  • Bake at 180 °C for exactly 12–14 minutes
  • Coat cookies while still warm for optimal adhesion

Safety Warnings

  • Hot water and boiling cinnamon infusion can cause burns; handle with care.
  • Oven and baking sheet become extremely hot; use oven mitts.
  • Shortening can be slippery; keep a clean workspace to avoid slips.

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