Mexican Cookies, also known as “biscochos,” are a beloved treat in Mexican cuisine. These cookies are rich, buttery, and lightly spiced, with a delightful hint of cinnamon and vanilla. Their soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle sweetness make them a perfect dessert for any occasion, from casual snacking to festive gatherings.
To make these cookies, start by creaming together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt, and ground cinnamon, which gives the cookies their signature flavor. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a smooth dough forms.
Once the dough is ready, shape it into small balls and flatten them slightly with your hands or a fork. This simple shaping method helps the cookies maintain their soft texture as they bake. Arrange the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart to allow for even baking.
Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
The result is a batch of Mexican Cookies that are buttery, tender, and subtly spiced with cinnamon. They’re perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea, or as a sweet treat to share with friends and family.
For an extra twist, you can roll the cookies in sugar before baking for a delightful sweetness and a slight crunch. Mexican Cookies are perfect for holidays like Día de los Muertos, Christmas, or any day you want to enjoy a comforting and delicious snack!.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the sifted flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll small balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bottoms are light golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then roll them in a mixture of additional powdered sugar and cinnamon.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
Why put cinnamon in cookies? That’s just weird. I don’t get it.
Cinnamon adds a nice flavor and warmth to cookies! It’s like a little twist on a classic. Give it a try!
Mexican cookies? More like boring cookies! I’ve had better. 😒
Boring? Nah, these cookies have a unique flavor! Maybe you just don’t appreciate the culture! 😤
I think you just didn’t get the right kind! These cookies are amazing if made properly! 😊
I tried these but they turned out kinda flat. What’s the secret? I followed the recipe but I think I did something wrong.
Baked these for my kids and they disappeared in seconds! Easy and delicious. Will make again for sure!
That’s awesome to hear! My kids loved them too! Easy peasy!
Okay cookies but hard to work with. Dough was way too crumbly for me. 😕
I didn’t have cinnamon, so I used nutmeg instead. Still tasted good but not what I expected. Next time I’ll get the right spices.
Cookies = Yummy!
The sifted flour part matters. I didn’t sift once and the dough got a little lumpy. Sifting fixed it instantly.
Hmm I always just dump the flour in and stir and it’s fine… maybe my butter is just softer? But yeah lumpy dough doesn’t sound good. I’ll try sifting next time.
Totally agree—sifting is one of those “tiny step, huge payoff” things. I’ve had the same lumpy situation when I skip it. Glad it fixed it for you!
My abuela makes a similar recipe, and she uses lard instead of butter. Might give that a try next time.
That’s interesting! Lard does bring a unique flavor. I might try that too!
Wait, lard? Is that even healthy? I don’t think that would taste good…
I attempted this recipe but they turned out too dry. Maybe I added too much flour?
Tasted like doughy lumps. Not sure what I did wrong but I won’t be making these again!
These cookies are AMAZING! My family loved them, and they were so easy to make! Definitely a 5-star recipe!
I’m glad your family enjoyed them! I have to try these out myself. 😊
They look good, but I don’t trust recipes that don’t include eggs. Is it really gonna work?
Why would you roll cookies in cinnamon sugar? That’s just wrong!
These cookies were a hit at my family gathering! Super easy to make and soooo delicious!
Cookie good!!! 😀 So easy to make and yummy! Will make again. Love the cinnamon!
These cookies are amazing! I’ve made them twice already. So easy and delicious! 🤤
Recipe was clear. I liked it but my kids said it tastes like boring. Maybe try adding chocolate chips next time? 😅
These Mexican cookies are soooo good! I baked them for my family and they devoured them!
They look pretty, but flavor-wise, they’re just okay. Nothing special. I expected more from the cinnamon.
Yum! The cinnamon sugar coating is the best part. Will be making these again!
I totally agree! The coating is sooo good! Makes everything better. Glad you’re making them again!
I don’t know, I’ve never really liked cinnamon. Aren’t there other toppings we could use?
I dunno, they didn’t turn out like I thought. A bit dry for my taste. 🙁
These cookies are amazing! So buttery and melt in your mouth. My kids loved them!
These turned out super tender and not too sweet—love the cinnamon sugar coating. Followed the steps exactly and they disappeared fast in my house 😄
I followed the recipe exactly and I don’t know… they were just bland. Maybe add more sugar?
I think they might need a pinch of salt too! Balance the flavors, right?
Bland? Really? I loved them! Maybe try different vanilla?
I think these could use less butter. They were too greasy for my taste.
Y’all these are the best cookies I’ve ever made! They vanished in minutes at my gathering! 🌟
Meh… too much butter for my taste. Also mine crumbled when I rolled them. Maybe I rushed cooling.
Totally agree—these do feel heavy on the butter. Next time I’ll try cutting it down a bit (like 3/4 cup) and see if the texture holds.
Mine crumbled too 😩 I think I didn’t cool them long enough before rolling. I chilled the dough after mixing and it was way better the second time.
Just made them, and I can’t stop eating! Highly recommend for anyone who loves sweets!
5 stars! So easy and delicious! I added chocolate chips for fun!
Mine spread way too much. I used butter that was barely softened (but not melting). Could my powdered sugar be the problem? Any tips?
Followed the recipe to the letter but they spread too much. What did I do wrong? Didn’t have powdered sugar, used granulated instead!
I think these would be even better with a little lime zest or a pinch of nutmeg. The cinnamon coating is good but could use a brightness.
Totally agree—lime zest would add such a nice bright, citrusy pop. I’d probably do zest + a tiny bit of extra sugar so it doesn’t taste too tart.
Nutmeg?? I dunno. Cinnamon is already doing the heavy lifting for me. Maybe just a pinch, but I wouldn’t overcomplicate it.
These cookies are alright. They didn’t wow me but they weren’t terrible either.
I used coconut oil instead of butter by accident, they still turned out great! Just a bit different taste. 4 stars!
Short and sweet, just like me. 5 stars!
Too much cinnamon! Next time I’ll cut it down a bit. Whole family thinks they taste weird.
My grandma used to make these, but her version had chocolate chips. This was good, but not the same. 3 stars.
20-25 minutes sounds long for small balls—mine started browning around minute 18. I pulled them early and they were still great.
I followed the recipe but mine came out too dry. Anyone else have that problem? Maybe I overmixed?
I had the same issue! I think it’s easy to overmix, just like you said. Maybe try to mix just until combined next time?
1 teaspoon vanilla + 1 tbsp cinnamon… that’s a lot of cinnamon for me. I might cut it in half next time, but the texture is lovely.
Wait… “Mexican Cookies” but no chocolate or spice besides cinnamon? Still good though—sweet, tender, kind of like shortbread vibes.
Bland! Needs more flavor, maybe more sugar? My kids didn’t even eat them. 1 star.
Mine spread a bit and the bottoms browned faster than 20 minutes. Next time I’ll chill the dough longer. Flavor is still really good though.
I never had Mexican cookies before, but I think I made them wrong. What does it mean ‘sifted’?
Sifting means to pass the flour through a sieve to remove lumps. It helps make the cookies lighter! Don’t worry, you’ll get it right next time.
Took forever to bake, and my dough wouldn’t hold. I’m not sure where I went wrong but it was a mess. 2 stars.
The instructions are clear and the prep is easy. I chilled the dough 30 minutes before rolling and that helped a lot with shaping.
I just couldn’t get the dough to stick together. Help!! What did I do wrong? 🤔
Honestly I didn’t sift the flour and they still worked. Might be luck but they were tasty, and the coating stuck better than expected.
Delicious! I’ve added some nuts and they were even better. Thank you for sharing!
I’m glad you liked them! Adding nuts sounds like a great idea. What kind did you use?
Honestly, I wasn’t impressed. I expected something more exciting; these taste kinda plain.
Plain? What do you expect? They’re Mexican cookies, not some fancy dessert. Just enjoy them with coffee! ☕
I totally disagree! These cookies are delicious, especially with that cinnamon sugar coating! Maybe you just didn’t bake them right? 😕
Great recipe! I love the cinnamon sugar coating. Makes them taste like fiesta in my mouth!
These cookies are AMAZING! I made them for a family gathering and everyone loved them! Definitely a 5-star recipe!
I used vanilla flavored extract by mistake and I swear the cookies tasted like perfume. But the texture was great—will try pure vanilla next time!
I think cinnamon should be optional for people not into it. Still decent tho.
Wow, I can’t believe how easy these are! They remind me of my abuela’s cookies. Yum!
Cool cookies! They ain’t like the ones from the store, but still tasty! 😉
Yum!
Too much butter for my taste. Next time I will cut down on it!
These cookies remind me of my childhood! My abuela used to make them. So good!
Not Mexican cookies. This is basically cinnamon powdered sugar butter cookies. Still tasty, but I wouldn’t call it Mexican unless there’s more going on.
I get what you mean—mine definitely come out like cinnamon-sugar butter cookies. Still, if the flavor hits, I don’t complain 😅
“Mexican cookies” seems like a stretch… unless there’s some authentic spice or technique not listed. I’d call these more like cinnamon powdered sugar bites.
20-25 minutes feels long for 350°F. Mine were golden pretty much at 18 minutes. I’d check early—don’t overbake or they dry out.
The cinnamon and powdered sugar combo made a mess on my counter 😅 but that’s on me. Flavor is cozy and not too overpowering.
These turned out super buttery and the cinnamon-sugar coating is such a nice touch. Mine needed about 23 minutes and they were perfectly light golden underneath.
Not bad, but feel like they need more flavor. Maybe some chocolate chips next time?
I followed the recipe but my dough felt a little dry—maybe my flour was packed. I added a tiny splash of vanilla milk (like 1 tsp) and it came together.
Kinda confused about the cinnamon step—did I coat them while warm or after fully cool? I did warm and the coating stuck nicely, so maybe that’s the trick.
So easy! I don’t usually bake, but the dough came together fast. Mine looked exactly like the photo in my head (lol).