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A Christmas celebration on Columbia would not be complete with the ever-popular bunuelos a crispy delight of fried goodness that speaks to the holiday heart. Following is a basic recipe for you to use as a starting point we suggest that you experiment to come up with your own specialty such as using anise instead of cinnamon. Also try dipping them in honey or maple syrup.Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine eggs with 1/4 cup sugar and beat until thick and lemon-colored. Add the oil. Combine separately 1-1/2 cups of the flour, the baking powder and the salt. Gradually add this to the egg mixture and beat well.
2. Turn dough out onto a floured board (using remaining flour) and knead until dough is smooth.
3. Shape dough into sixteen balls. Roll each ball into a circle about 5 inches in diameter.
4. Let stand uncovered on waxed paper for about 10 minutes.
5. Heat oil in a deep fry pan to 350 degrees (using a thermometer).
6. Fry circles until golden brown, turning once.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon mixture.
9. Enjoy!