Golden buñuelos are more than a sweet treat—they are a symbol of joy, abundance, and good fortune, traditionally enjoyed to welcome the New Year. Light, crisp, and delicately sweet, these fried pastries are meant to be shared, celebrated, and savored while looking ahead with hope.
Their irresistible texture comes from rolling the dough paper-thin before frying, allowing each buñuelo to puff slightly and shatter gently with every bite. Coated in warm cinnamon sugar, they deliver comforting sweetness without heaviness.
Across many households, buñuelos are tied to meaningful traditions. Some families drizzle them with honey or piloncillo syrup while making wishes for prosperity, love, and happiness in the year to come. Others enjoy them simply, letting their golden crunch speak for itself.
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Whether served as a festive dessert, a late-night celebration snack, or a symbolic New Year ritual, these buñuelos bring warmth, nostalgia, and a little bit of luck to every table.
Servings: 10–12 buñuelos
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup warm milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Cinnamon Sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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