Spiced Buñuelos with Cinnamon Sugar Dusting

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

Thin, crisp Mexican-style buñuelos fried to golden perfection and coated with a warm cinnamon sugar blend for festive indulgence. 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 180 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
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup warm water
• for frying vegetable oil, about 4 cups
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for dusting)

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 until combined.
2. Step 2: Gradually add 3/4 cup warm water, stirring with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Step 3: Divide dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each into a thin 6-inch circle with a rolling pin.
4. Step 4: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat to 350°F.
5. Step 5: Fry each dough circle carefully for about 1 minute per side until puffed and golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
6. Step 6: Mix 2 tsp ground cinnamon with 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a shallow dish. While warm, toss each fried buñuelo in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated. Serve immediately.