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Biscochitos Traditional Cookies Recipe

Traditional New Mexican cookies flavored with anise and cinnamon.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: New Mexican
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 120 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground anise seed
  • 1 cup lard
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup brandy or milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Additional sugar and cinnamon for topping

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and anise seed.
  3. In another bowl, beat lard and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add egg, brandy (or milk), and vanilla to the lard mixture.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
  6. Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters.
  7. Sprinkle with additional sugar and cinnamon.
  8. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are golden.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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