Baked Buñuelos with Cinnamon Sugar Dusting

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

Light and crispy Mexican-style buñuelos baked to golden perfection and dusted with cinnamon sugar for a festive treat. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp, chilled and cubed unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar.
2. Step 2: Cut 3 tbsp chilled cubed unsalted butter into the flour mixture using your fingers or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Step 3: In a separate small bowl, whisk 3/4 cup milk, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
4. Step 4: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Divide into 12 equal portions.
5. Step 5: Roll each portion into a thin circle about 6 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough circles to the prepared baking sheets.
6. Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and crisp, rotating sheets halfway through for even baking.
7. Step 7: While the buñuelos bake, mix 1 tbsp ground cinnamon and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
8. Step 8: Remove the buñuelos from the oven and immediately toss each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating both sides.
9. Step 9: Serve warm or at room temperature as a sweet snack or dessert.