MEXICAN PASTELITOS

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Recipe taken from my "Cookies and Bars" cookbook. Haven't tried them yet, but they are on my holiday cookie list.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 40 balls

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter, softened (plus extra for greasing pan)
1/4 cup superfine sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, to decorate (sifted)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 2 cookie sheets. Place the butter and superfine sugar in a bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Sift the flour, cornstarch, and cinnamon into a separate bowl, then gradually work dry ingredients into creamed mixture with a wooden spoon. When well mixed, knead until smooth.
  • Take 1 teaspoons at a time of the mixture and roll into a ball. place the balls on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake in a preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until pale golden.
  • Place the confectioners' sugar in a shallow dish and toss the pastelitos in it while they are still warm. Let cool on cooling racks.

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