It can be fun to try to find new items to try for dessert. After all, half the fun is in the tasting all the different treats that are available. If you enjoy a sweet after supper treat, Mexican cookies are the way to go. There are so many different varieties to try that you could have a different treat every night for weeks!
Homemade
If you like to bake, there are plenty of recipes you can try to make your own Mexican cookies. You are sure to find lots of recipes for Mexican Wedding Cookies, sometimes called Wedding Cakes. These cookies are like shortbread and they’re not just for weddings. You’re likely to find these festive cookies at just about any celebration including Christmas and birthdays.
You may also be interested in trying to make biscochitos. These are a traditional cookie in many parts of Mexico and you’ll find that they are similar to sugar cookies, except that they include brandy. Often they are cut into shapes with cookie cutters, just like sugar cookies.
Store Bought
Don’t worry if you don’t want to start off with baking your own Mexican cookies. You can find many brands of Mexican cookies available to buy that you can’t find at home. Chocolate flavors and wafer cookies with cream filling are both very popular types of cookies available in Mexico. You can also find flavors that are a little different, like pineapple and strawberry too!
If you can’t decide on just one type of cookie to try, you can buy an assorted package that has many different cookies in one package. It’s a great way to find out what type of cookies you and your family prefer.
Cookies from Mexico might be a little tricky to find in local grocery stores, especially if you want authentic Mexican food that hasn’t been Americanized. The good news is that you can find Mexican cookies and other foods available to purchase online. They’ll be delivered right to you and you can give the cookies a try.
What are you waiting for? Give Mexican cookies a try today!