Biscochitos I

Biscochitos I

by Daniel Vega 2 years ago
4.1 (9)
12 minutes
223.7 kcal
25.9 g carbs
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Description

This cookie is traditional in Taos, New Mexico. This particular recipe was given to me by my mother, Margaret Miera Romero.

Ingredients
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups shortening
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons anise seed
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup brandy
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
  2. 2. Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Cream shortening with sugar and anise seeds until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in flour and brandy until well blended.
  3. 3. Turn dough out on a floured board and pat or roll to 1/4 or 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into shapes (the fleur-de-lys is traditional). Dust with a mixture of 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.
  4. 4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 3 dozen
calories: 223.7 kcal
carbohydrates: 25.9 g
protein: 2.5 g
saturated fat: 3 g
cholesterol: 10.3 mg
sodium: 61.1 mg
fiber: 0.6 g
sugar: 9.8 g