MEXICAN SPRINKLE SUGAR COOKIES (GALLETAS DE CHOCHITOS)
INGREDIENTS:
1 Cup unsalted butter
1 Cup sugar
1 Egg
1 Tsp Organic pure vanilla
2 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
1/2 Tsp baking powder
1/2 Tsp baking soda
1/4 Tsp salt
Nonpareils sprinkles for coating
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven at 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Cream butter and sugar for about 5 minutes or until a pale, almost white color has been reached. Turn down the speed and add the egg and vanilla.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Give it a quick mix to incorporate dry ingredients and add slowly and in three batches to wet ingredients.
Mix everything at a medium speed until the dough has been formed.
Chill for about 5 minutes in the refrigerator and proceed to form 1 1/2” balls. Dip into sprinkles until well coated and line up on the baking sheet.
With a mug or round drinking glass proceed to press on the cookies until they are the shape of a circle. Add more sprinkles if needed and bake for 12 minutes or until slightly golden.
Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. These can be made ahead if needed. Specially if you are baking them for a Cinco de Mayo party.
Enjoy!