Cinnamon Sugar Buñuelos with Honey Drizzle

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Crispy Mexican-style fried dough discs coated in cinnamon sugar and finished with a sweet honey drizzle for a festive dessert. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 35 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 210 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 12 Mexican cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar.
  2. Step 2: Gradually add 3/4 cup milk and mix with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms, then knead lightly on a floured surface for 3 minutes until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a thin 6-inch circle.
  4. Step 4: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F on a thermometer.
  5. Step 5: Fry 2-3 dough discs at a time for 1-2 minutes per side, flipping once, until puffed and golden brown.
  6. Step 6: Remove buñuelos with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  7. Step 7: Combine 1 tbsp ground cinnamon with 1/2 cup granulated sugar on a large plate and immediately toss the hot buñuelos in the cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.
  8. Step 8: Arrange the buñuelos on a serving platter and drizzle 1/4 cup honey over them just before serving.

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