Cinco de Mayo, aka the fifth of May in Spanish, is the annual celebration of the Mexican army’s victory against the French in the Battle of Puebla. It’s easy to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a key part of any celebration: food. These Cinco de Mayo-themed cookies are the sweet treat you need tonight.
Burro Piñatas
Photo: SheKnows
These colorful cookies hold a sweet surprise—they’re stuffed with mini M&M’s for a mini makeshift piñata! Find the full recipe here.
Cuddly Cacti
Photo: Lisa Snyder/Bluprint
Of the 1,400 species of cacti in the world, 669 of them are found in Mexico. No need to fear the prickly thorns on these cuddly cookies, though. (And did you notice that they’re made of ghost-shaped cookie cutters?)
Sugary Sombreros
Photo: Beth/Hungry Happenings
These 3D cookies look just as cool as they taste. If you don’t have a brownie mold, a muffin tin can be substituted to make the rounded part of the hat.
Chili Pepper Cookies
Photo: Taste of Home
This simple recipe can be made without cookie cutters (or spice). Great for the gal whose favorite part of baking is eating.
Taco Treats
Photo: Better Homes & Gardens
There are already tacos for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—why not make tacos for dessert too? When it comes to adding the cayenne, keep in mind that less is more to get just enough spice with this treat.
Llama Cookies
Photo: Nicole/Tikkido
These final cookies require the most skill—and are the most *Insta-worthy*, obvs. Enlist the help of your fam and you can be churning out these cuties in no time.
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