Cuernitos Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 (1/4-oz) envelope active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tbsp 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2561.08 Kcal (10723 kJ)
Calories from fat 521.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.93g 89%
Sodium 610.67mg 25%
Potassium 756.67mg 16%
Total Carbs 452.89g 151%
Sugars 104.08g 416%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g 90%
Protein 55.22g 110%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 5.2mg 29%
Calcium 126mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 317.5 Kcal (1329 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.18g 89%
Sodium 75.7mg 25%
Potassium 93.8mg 16%
Total Carbs 56.14g 151%
Sugars 12.9g 416%
Dietary Fiber 2.79g 90%
Protein 6.85g 110%
Iron 0.6mg 29%
Calcium 15.6mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 55.2
    Points
  • 67
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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