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Cuernitos
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 tablespoon cinnamon
Directions:
1. Stir together flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer. Add yeast and next 3 ingredients; beat at low speed with mixer,using dough hook attachment, 1 minute. Increase speed to medium, and beat 1 more minute. Cover dough with wax paper, and let stand 30 minutes.
2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion to a length of 10 inches, forming a 6-inch base and 2-inch top. Roll up each portion, starting at 6-inch end. Gently shape each portion into a crescent, and place on lightly greased baking sheets.
3. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over dough. Cover and let stand in a warm place (85º), free from drafts, 15 minutes.
4. Bake at 375º for 15 to 18 minutes. Cool on baking sheets on wire racks.
By RecipeOfHealth.com