BISCOCHITOS I

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

Provided by Patricia Romero

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 27m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 61.1 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

abebe desalegn
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I can't wait to make these cookies again!


Parmanand Patel
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These cookies are a must-try for any cookie lover.


constance appiah
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves anise-flavored cookies.


zayyan ali
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These cookies are a great gift for friends and family.


Himal Akmeemana
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so delicate and elegant.


Irfan Faruk
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These cookies are a great way to celebrate the holidays.


Palesa Matlakeng
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Doreen Scarlett
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These cookies are a delicious and festive addition to any holiday cookie plate.


Syed Zahid Raza
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for holiday baking.


sunil mridha
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Bimala Aryal
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I've tried many biscochitos recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are light and fluffy, and the anise flavor is just right.


Ewoh Ifeoma
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These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them.


Brie Giovanni
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I love the anise flavor in these cookies. It's so unique and delicious.


Qadir Malik
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These cookies are a staple in my holiday baking. They're always a hit with my family and friends.


Nessah Phiri
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


James Wentworth
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These are the best biscochitos I've ever tasted! I love the anise flavor and the texture is perfect.


Feroze Ali
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a huge success! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies turned out perfectly.


Siler Rojer
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These biscochitos were a hit at my Christmas party! Everyone loved them.


Syed arif
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I'm not usually a fan of anise, but I loved these cookies! The flavor is subtle and not overpowering. They're also really easy to make.


Lehlogonolo Sethunya
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These biscochitos are the best I've ever had! They're so light and fluffy, and the anise flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again and again.