Biscochitos Traditional Cookies
๐Ÿฐ Dessert ๐Ÿ”ฅ Medium

Biscochitos Traditional Cookies

Biscochitos are a classic New Mexican Christmas cookie. These delicious anise-flavored shortbread-like cookies are dusted with sugar and cinnamon.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
72

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl; set aside.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat lard and 1 ยฝ cups sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add anise seed and beat until fluffy. Stir in eggs, one at a time. Add brandy; stir in flour mixture to form a dough.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Roll dough with a floured rolling pin to a thickness of 1/4 or 1/2 inch. Cut dough with a fleur-de-lis cookie cutter, or other simple shape. Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets. Mix 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl; sprinkle over cookies.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, about 10 minutes.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (72 servings total)

112
Calories
1 g
Protein
13 g
Carbs
6 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
30 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/88027/biscochitos-traditional-cookies/
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