biscochitos
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This is a traditional cookie Recipe for New Mexico, especially during Christmas Hope you enjoy! There are a couple of different ways you can make them.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
5 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 pound of lard or crisco
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons anise seed (can generally be found in mexican cooking isle in grocery store)
- 2 - eggs, beaten
- 6 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brandy* or you could substitute real orange juice no pulp or low pulp
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
How To Make biscochitos
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Step 1Cream lard, sugar, and anise seed in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs and beat well.
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Step 2Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Alternately add flour and brandy or Orange juice to creamed mixture until stiff dough has been formed.
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Step 3Knead dough slightly and pat or roll to a 1/4 inch to a 1/2 inch thickness. Cut dough into desired shapes.
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Step 4Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl. Dust the top of each cookie with a small amount of mixture. Bake in a 350F oven for 10 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned.
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