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 recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 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.