Christmas Market Buñuelos capture all the festive magic of holiday street fairs—crispy, airy, golden treats that practically melt as you bite into them. Lightly sweetened, dusted with cinnamon sugar, and optionally drizzled with warm honey or piloncillo syrup, they’re a nostalgic Christmas favorite across many Latin American traditions. These buñuelos are wonderfully simple to make at home yet deliver the unmistakable flavor and texture of authentic market-style treats.
The secret to perfect buñuelos lies in rolling the dough incredibly thin—so thin it’s almost translucent. This allows the discs to puff beautifully in hot oil and crisp into delicately golden rounds. The dough itself is humble: flour, egg, butter, and warm water enriched with a touch of sugar and baking powder. Once fried, each buñuelo becomes a light, crackly canvas ready for cinnamon sugar or syrup.
Freshly cooked buñuelos fill the kitchen with a warm, festive aroma that immediately feels like Christmas. Serve them stacked high on a platter, with honey, piloncillo syrup, or extra cinnamon sugar on the side. They’re irresistible as dessert, a special holiday breakfast, or a sweet snack to pair with hot chocolate or atole.
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For the true Christmas market experience, take the time to roll them ultra-thin—you’ll be rewarded with that signature shatteringly crisp bite.
Servings and Timing
Yield: 12–15 buñuelos
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1/3 cup warm water (more as needed)
- Oil for frying
- Cinnamon sugar (1/2 cup sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon)
- Optional: warm honey or piloncillo syrup for drizzling
Instructions:
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