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-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 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 210 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.

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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