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Pajas

These are traditional Mexican cookies.Yield: 20 servings1 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped semisweet chocolate or chips
7 ounces sweetened condensed milkPreheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, or use a nonstick pan.Toss the pecans in the melted butter to evenly coat. Spread the nuts on an ungreased baking sheet and bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden and aromatic. Set aside to cool, and then chop roughly.Place the chopped pecans and the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until evenly moistened. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter for each cookie onto the lined baking sheet and gently flatten to circles of about 2 1/4 inches in diameter (these cookies do not spread). Bake 10 minutes or until the coconut turns very pale golden, being careful not to over-brown. Transfer to racks to cool. Yields 20 to 24 cookies.

Cookie turkeys
Cookie TurkeysFor each turkey you will need: 1 1/2 Fudge Stripe cookies1 vanilla cream dropVanilla icing with writing tip attached1 piece of candy corn For each turkey Lay 1 cookie flat, stripes up. Using 2 strips of icing as glue, attach 1/2 another cookie, stripes fa (Upload by user)

Mexican orange thins
Mexican Orange Thins1 cup soft butter or margarine1 1/2 cups granulated sugarGrated rind of 1 orange1 egg4 cups sifted flour3/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon crushed cardamom seeds1/2 cup nuts, ground fine1/4 cup orange juice Cream butter; add (Upload by user)

Piglet cookies
Piglet Cookies (Mexico)A soft, spicy gingerbread cookie commonly found in Mexican bakeries and supermarkets throughout the Southwest. These are also known as "Cochinitos."Makes about 2 1/2 dozen 3 cups all purpose flour1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 1/2 teas (Upload by user)

Polvorones
PolvoronesMakes about 36.1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup lard 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 large orange 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups finely ground almondsPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet.In bowl, beat the butter, (Upload by user)

Mexican brownies with ice cream and fudge sauce
Mexican Brownies with Ice Cream and Fudge Sauce (Brownies a la Mexicana con Helada y Salsa de Chocolate)Source: Bon Appetit, May 200312 servings5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter1 cup granulated sugar3 large eggs1 cup all pu (Upload by user)

Mexican tile cookies
Mexican Tile CookiesSource: Land O` LakesA crisp almond cookie which is attractively cut to resemble tiles. Use a clean clay flower pot lined with colorful tissue wrapping paper as the perfect way to give these cookies.1 cup LAND O LAKES� Butter, softened 2/3 cup granul (Upload by user)

Simple southwestern cookies
Simple Southwestern CookiesCut fresh flour tortillas into small triangles. Deep fry until light golden, then dust with a cinnamon sugar mixture while hot. (Upload by user)

Lime and pepita sugar cookies
Lime and Pepita Sugar Cookies2 cups plus 5 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 cup softened butter2 tablespoons oilGrated zest of 2 limes2 eggs1/4 cup lime juice3 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds),    chopped, toas (Upload by user)

Biscochitos
Biscochitos (Mexican Cookies)1 cup sugar1 cup butter, softened3 tablespoons sweet sherry1 egg3 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons anise seed, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonPreheat oven to (Upload by user)

Blue corn biscotti
Blue Corn Biscotti2 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 1/4 cups granulated sugar2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal)1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons blue cornmeal1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup pecan pieces8 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature) (Upload by user)
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Bunkhouse cookies
Bunkhouse CookiesThese cookies stay moist, keep beautifully, and are the perfect gift or food bazaar item. The recipe makes a huge batch. For extra sweetness, sprinkle the warm cookies with granulated sugar.1 cup butter1 cup granulated sugar1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed (Upload by user)
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Chango bars (monkey man bars)
Chango Bars ("Monkey Man" Bars)1/2 cup butter1/2 cup margarine2 cups brown sugar3 eggs2 1/3 cups flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup chocolate chips1 cup mixed nutsMelt butter and margarine. While this is melting, cream bro (Upload by user)
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Chewy date-pecan squares
Chewy Date Pecan Squares2 eggs1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup sifted all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup walnuts, broken2 cups dates, finely cutBeat eggs until foamy, then add sugar slowly to egg (Upload by user)
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Churros
ChurrosVegetable oil1 cup water1/2 cup butter1 cup all purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3 eggsConfectioners� sugar or cinnamon sugar mixtureHeat 1 1/2 inches of oil to 375 degrees F in a 4 quart Dutch oven or deep saucepan.Heat water and butter to a rol (Upload by user)
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Date balls
Date Balls3 3/4 cups all purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup confectioners` sugar1 1/2 cups margarine3 tablespoons milk3 teaspoons vanilla extract1 1/2 cups chopped nuts1 1/3 cups chopped datesCombine flour and salt; sift twice. Cream the margarine a (Upload by user)
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Cranberry-pecan tassies
Cranberry Pecan TassiesMakes 24.1/2 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup all purpose flour1 egg3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash salt1/3 cup finely chopped cranberries3 tablespoons chopped pecansFor (Upload by user)
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