Abuelita’s Christmas Meltaways (Polvorones Edition) Abuelita’s Christmas Meltaways are the kind of tender, buttery cookies that make the whole holiday season feel warmer. Inspired by traditional polvorones, these meltaways are delicately sweet, lightly spiced, and so soft they practically dissolve on your tongue. With their snowy powdered-sugar finish and nostalgic aroma, they capture the essence … Read more
Mexican Spice Holiday Cookies (Galletas de Navidad!) These Mexican Spice Holiday Cookies capture the warmth, aroma, and coziness of a festive kitchen in December. With flavors inspired by traditional Mexican ingredients — piloncillo, cinnamon, clove, and just the slightest hint of chili — they offer a comforting blend of sweetness and gentle heat. Each bite … Read more
Cinnamon Sugar Polvorón Cookies (Holiday Style!) These Cinnamon Sugar Polvorón Cookies bring all the cozy warmth of the holidays into a single melt-in-your-mouth bite. Inspired by traditional Mexican shortbread, these cookies are tender, crumbly, and delicately sweet — the kind of treat that practically dissolves the moment it touches your tongue. With their snowy cinnamon-sugar … Read more
Christmas Cranberry Dijon Pretzel Bites Christmas Cranberry Dijon Pretzel Bites are the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, buttery holiday magic. These irresistible little morsels take soft pretzel nuggets and transform them into glossy, sticky, flavor-packed bites that vanish almost as soon as they hit the tray. The combination of whole cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, and … Read more
Santa’s Sweet Buñuelos Bites These Santa’s Sweet Buñuelos Bites capture everything magical about the holidays in one warm, crispy, cinnamon-sugared treat. Inspired by classic buñuelos but made mini for easy snacking, they deliver that irresistible combination of crunch on the outside and tender softness within. Rolled immediately in sparkling cinnamon sugar, each bite glistens like … Read more
Red Cheese Enchiladas These Red Cheese Enchiladas are the definition of cozy, classic comfort food — saucy, cheesy, and irresistibly satisfying. Wrapped in tender corn tortillas and smothered in a rich red enchilada sauce, each bite delivers familiar warmth with a creamy, melty finish. Whether you keep them simple with cheese alone or add onions … Read more
Holiday Cinnamon Buñuelos Holiday Cinnamon Buñuelos are the kind of festive treat that instantly fills your home with warmth, sweetness, and celebration. Light, crisp, and coated in sparkling cinnamon sugar, these golden fritters capture the classic flavors of the season in every bite. Their delicate crunch gives way to a tender interior, creating a contrast … Read more
Hojarascas are tender, crumbly, cinnamon-kissed cookies that embody the heart of traditional Mexican baking. They’re simple, cozy, and wonderfully aromatic—perfect alongside a cup of café de olla or hot chocolate. These cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture thanks to plenty of butter and a delicate crumb that comes from the balance of flour and warm spices. … Read more
Mexican Wedding Cookies are the epitome of melt-in-your-mouth charm. These tender, buttery little rounds crumble delicately with each bite, releasing the warm, toasty flavor of finely chopped nuts and the soft sweetness of powdered sugar. Rolled twice in their signature “snowy” coating, they’re as elegant as they are nostalgic — a cookie that graces holiday … Read more
Mexican Christmas Cookies—often known as polvorones or biscochitos—are the kind of festive treat that fills the kitchen with warmth and nostalgia. Soft, tender, and delicately spiced, these cookies practically melt as soon as they touch your tongue. Their light, buttery texture pairs beautifully with the cinnamon-sugar coating, creating a holiday cookie that feels both simple … Read more