Mexican Cookie Rings

Method5 steps · about 32 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.

2. 2

   Step 2: Sift together flour (1 ½ cups), baking powder (½ teaspoon) and salt (½ teaspoon).

   Uses 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour · ½ teaspoon baking powder · ½ teaspoon salt

3. 3

   Step 3: Cream together the butter (½ cup) and sugar (⅔ cup). Add the egg yolks (3) and vanilla (1 teaspoon), beating until light and fluffy. Mix in the dry ingredients.

   Uses ½ cup butter · ⅔ cup white sugar · 3 egg yolks · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4. 4

   Step 4: Shape into 1 inch balls. Push your thumb through center of each ball and shape dough into a ring. Dip top of each ring in decorating candies. Place cookies onto the prepare baking sheets.

   Uses 5 tablespoons multicolored sprinkles (jimmies) (optional)

5. 5

   Step 5: Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the baking sheets and let cool on racks.