Desserts

Star Buñuelos

Official COFFEE MATE®
Star Buñuelos
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Intermediate
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
20 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
57 (3-inch) buñuelos

Celebrate with these festive star-shaped buñuelos at your next gathering. Your guests will not be able to resist just one.

Star Buñuelos from Official COFFEE MATE® are a delightful addition to any festive occasion. These crispy, star-shaped treats are perfect for adding a touch of magic to your dessert table. Made with love and a hint of natural bliss® Vanilla Flavor All-Natural Coffee Creamer, these buñuelos offer a unique twist on a traditional favorite.

Enjoy the subtle vanilla undertones that the creamer brings, making each bite an invitation to savor the moment. The star buñuelos are lightly fried in vegetable oil, achieving the ideal crispy texture that crunches delightfully with every chew. Perfect for Christmas, Three Kings Day, or any special occasion, these buñuelos promise to be a hit with guests of all ages.

This intermediate-level recipe is nut-free, making it accessible while still impressing your friends and family. Whether it's a lenten celebration, Easter gathering, or any holiday feast, these buñuelos bring a touch of Central American tradition and joy to your kitchen. Enjoy them as a dessert, a brunch treat, or a sweet surprise at any time of the day.

See more

Ingredients

Make It

Step 1

Combine water, 4 teaspoons sugar and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Let mixture come to a boil; remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature. Stir in Coffee mate natural bliss Creamer; set aside. Remove cinnamon stick.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking powder and shortening in a large bowl. Mix with hands until mixture becomes crumbly. Add egg and vanilla extract; continue mixing with hands. Continue mixing, adding liquid mixture a 1/4 cup at a time until a smooth and malleable dough forms. If dough is too dry, moisten hands and form a large ball. Transfer dough to a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Roll out dough in 1-cup portions at a time to 1/4-inch thickness or thinner. Using a 3-inch star cookie or sandwich cutter, cut out dough stars. Place dough stars on a flat surface; let stand for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Combine ½ cup sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl or large plate.

Step 5

Heat approximately 1/2-inch depth of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Test oil temperature by dropping in a small ball of dough. Oil should bubble. Carefully add a few buñuelos at a time to oil and fry for 20 to 30 seconds on each side or until golden.

Step 6

Transfer each star immediately to cinnamon/sugar mixture and coat.

Ingredients

Get Creative With Creamers– Start Cooking

Orange Bliss Shake

Orange Bliss Shake

Prep: 3 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Blissful Icing

Blissful Icing

Prep: 5 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Coffee Hazelnut Ice Pops

Coffee Hazelnut Ice Pops

Prep: 10 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Chocolate Mocha-Kissed Bundt Cake

Chocolate Mocha-Kissed Bundt Cake

Prep: 20 min, 
Cook: 40 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Berries and Cream Pops Long Left

Berries & Cream Pops

Prep: 3 hr 10 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Vanilla Custard

Vanilla Custard

Prep: 10 min, 
Cook: 10 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Strawberries & Sweet Cream Ice Pops

Strawberries & Sweet Cream Ice Pops

Prep: 10 min
Easy
SAVED
SAVE
Blackberry Coffee Cake

Blackberry Coffee Cake

Prep: 20 min, 
Cook: 1 hr
Easy
SAVED
SAVE

Some Flavorful Reviews