Star Buñuelos

Christmas is here and it’s all about indulging in homemade sweets and treats.  Posadas are well underway and the lights are twinkling on the tree at the sound of villancicos.  The ponche is warm and ready and the aroma of steaming tamales is permeating the air.  There’s only one thing missing:  buñuelos.

Every family has their own special buñuelo recipe.  There is even a shortcut where all you have to do is fry a flour tortilla and coat it in cinnamon sugar. But it’s just not the same.  It’s a great trick for an emergency situation but if you have the time, you must make buñuelos from scratch and involve the entire family in the process.

These little buñuelos are perfect as edible gifts and just the right size for kids. I even kept them festive by cutting them out with a star-shaped cookie cutter.  I must warn you.  They are addicting and will be devoured faster than you can sing Burrito Sabanero.

Star Buñuelos

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Recipe developed for El Mejor Nido.