Desserts

Star Buñuelos

EL MEJOR NIDO
Star Buñuelos
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Intermediate
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
20 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
57 (3-inch) buñuelos

Celebrate with these festive star-shaped buñuelos at your next gathering. Your guests will not be able to resist just one.

Star Buñuelos from Official COFFEE MATE® are a delightful addition to any festive occasion. These crispy, star-shaped treats are perfect for adding a touch of magic to your dessert table. Made with love and a hint of natural bliss® Vanilla Flavor All-Natural Coffee Creamer, these buñuelos offer a unique twist on a traditional favorite.

Enjoy the subtle vanilla undertones that the creamer brings, making each bite an invitation to savor the moment. The star buñuelos are lightly fried in vegetable oil, achieving the ideal crispy texture that crunches delightfully with every chew. Perfect for Christmas, Three Kings Day, or any special occasion, these buñuelos promise to be a hit with guests of all ages.

This intermediate-level recipe is nut-free, making it accessible while still impressing your friends and family. Whether it's a lenten celebration, Easter gathering, or any holiday feast, these buñuelos bring a touch of Central American tradition and joy to your kitchen. Enjoy them as a dessert, a brunch treat, or a sweet surprise at any time of the day.

Ingredients

Step 1

Combine water, 4 teaspoons sugar and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Let mixture come to a boil; remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature. Stir in Coffee mate natural bliss Creamer; set aside. Remove cinnamon stick.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking powder and shortening in a large bowl. Mix with hands until mixture becomes crumbly. Add egg and vanilla extract; continue mixing with hands. Continue mixing, adding liquid mixture a 1/4 cup at a time until a smooth and malleable dough forms. If dough is too dry, moisten hands and form a large ball. Transfer dough to a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Roll out dough in 1-cup portions at a time to 1/4-inch thickness or thinner. Using a 3-inch star cookie or sandwich cutter, cut out dough stars. Place dough stars on a flat surface; let stand for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Combine ½ cup sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl or large plate.

Step 5

Heat approximately 1/2-inch depth of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Test oil temperature by dropping in a small ball of dough. Oil should bubble. Carefully add a few buñuelos at a time to oil and fry for 20 to 30 seconds on each side or until golden.

Step 6

Transfer each star immediately to cinnamon/sugar mixture and coat.

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