Arizona Pecan Nuggets

4 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped
1 3/4 cups brown sugar, loosely scooped, not packed
1 cup finely grated coconut
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey
4 large egg whites...

Prickly Pear Cookies

Source: University of Arizona

See NOTES before beginning recipe.

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cup ...

Mexican Cinnamon Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granu ...

Pajas

These are traditional Mexican cookies.

Yield: 20 servings

1 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped dried apric ...

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 do ...

Polvorones

Makes 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 almonds

Prehea ...

Mexican Brownies with Ice Cream and Fudge Sauce (Brownies a la Mexicana con Helada y Salsa de Chocolate)

Source: Bon Appetit, May 2003

12 servings

5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup ...

Mexican Tile Cookies

Source: Land O' Lakes

A 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 g ...

Simple Southwestern Cookies

Cut fresh flour tortillas into small triangles. Deep fry until light golden, then dust with a cinnamon-sugar mixture while hot.

Lime and Pepita Sugar Cookies

2 cups plus 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup softened butter
2 tablespoons oil
Grated zest of 2 limes
2 eggs
1/4 cup lime juice
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flou ...