Mexican Cookie Rings

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This cookie is sure to win compliments and they don't take hours to make.

Brief

Servings: 12

Yield: 2 dozen

Mexican Cookie Rings

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup butter

⅔ cup white sugar

3 egg yolks

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

5 tablespoons multicolored sprinkles (jimmies)

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World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.

Step 2

Sift together flour baking powder and salt.

Step 3

Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg yolks and vanilla beating until light and fluffy. Mix in the dry ingredients.

Step 4

Shape into 1 inch balls. Push your thumb through center of each ball and shape dough into a ring. Dip top of each ring in decorating candies. Place cookies onto the prepare baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the baking sheets and let cool on racks.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Cookie Rings

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 206.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.4g 5%

Carbohydrates: 27g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 15g

Fat: 10g 15%

Saturated Fat: 5.3g 26%

Cholesterol: 71.6mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 296.2IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 11%

Folate: 34.9mcg 9%

Calcium: 22.2mg 2%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 3.9mg 1%

Potassium: 40.1mg 1%

Sodium: 174.7mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 89.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.