ANISE SEED-CINNAMON COOKIES: BISCOCHITOS

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Anise Seed-Cinnamon Cookies: Biscochitos image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup sugar
1 orange, zested
1/4 cup sherry
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon anise seed, toasted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup lard or shortening
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • In a small bowl combine sugar, orange zest, and sherry, and set aside to let flavors infuse the sugar. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, anise seed, and salt. In another bowl, beat the lard with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add lard and infused sugar to flour mixture and knead until it forms a cohesive mass. On a floured surface, roll dough to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Cut into rectangles and pinch 1 of the short sides into deditos (little toes) which will spread apart when baking.
  • For the topping, combine cinnamon with sugar in a small bowl. Brush rectangles with beaten egg and sprinkle with topping. Transfer cookies with a spatula to baking sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes until crispy and edges are just beginning to turn golden. Serve with cota tea or atole.

natnael eshetu
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These cookies are delicious, but they're a bit too time-consuming to make. I would only recommend making them for special occasions.


DelTheFly
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out flat and hard. I'm not sure what went wrong.


asanka sanjeewa
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.


kytoni gyiem
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I've never been a fan of anise seed, but these cookies are amazing. The flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Shereen Beshr
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These cookies are a bit crumbly, but they're still delicious. I recommend serving them with a glass of milk.


NAJEEB ELLIAS
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I love the anise seed flavor in these cookies. It's a nice change from the usual chocolate chip or sugar cookies.


Sagor Sopna
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These cookies are a great make-ahead treat. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.


Faraja Skombe
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of my family and friends.


Imose Osa's
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and flavorful.


emu bor
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Shon Sewell
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover anise seed. They're also a fun and festive treat for the holidays.


Rebecca Nyageng
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I love the combination of anise seed and cinnamon in these cookies. It's a perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Jason Edgar's
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These cookies are easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Hasnain Khan Niazi
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I've never had anise seed cookies before, but these were amazing! The flavor is so unique and addictive.


Ch Chandarika
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These cookies are so delicious! I made them for my family and they were a huge hit. The anise seed and cinnamon give them a unique and flavorful taste.