Galletas Elena Mexican Cookies

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This came from elena zelayeta's elena's secrets of mexican cooking. She claims, though, that she is not the elena of the title, but that this is a popular cookie in mexico. kids like the nonpareils

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375f.

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Beat the butter , sugar , egg yolks and vanilla extract together.

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Combine the flour , baking powder and salt , and sift them into the butter mixture.

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Stir to make a smooth dough.

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Shape the dough into small balls.

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Poke your thumb in the center of each ball to make a hole , and shape into rings.

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Dip each ring in nonpareils.

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Bake on lightly greased cookie sheets for 10-12 minutes , or until lightly browned.

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Cool before storing.

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Ingredients

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butter, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, nonpareils