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-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 180 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
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup warm water
• for frying, about 4 cups vegetable oil
• 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.