CHERRY BISCOCHITOS
I discovered the wonderful anise flavor of biscochitos, which are traditional cookies of New Mexico. I created my own version with maraschino cherries and fresh cranberries. -Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 11 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, cherry juice and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cranberries and cherries., Divide dough in half; shape each into a disk. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from oven and immediately dust with confectioners' sugar. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool., Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving or, if desired, reheat on a baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until warmed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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kabir hossin
[email protected]I love the flavor of these cookies, but I found them to be a bit dry. Next time, I'll try adding a little bit of butter to the dough.
Jessica Onyirimba
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover dried cherries. They're also a fun and festive treat for the holidays.
Dipak Chaulagain
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Aaliyah Smith
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
Jenisis Minjares
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cookies were still delicious without it.
Kparobo Sylvester
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I'm always getting compliments on them when I bring them to potlucks.
juanid khan
[email protected]I love the combination of cherries and almonds in these cookies. They're so flavorful and satisfying.
Eliza Taylor
[email protected]These biscochitos are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect treat for a party or a special occasion.
Bijal Nepali
[email protected]I didn't have any dried cherries on hand, so I used fresh cherries instead. They worked just as well and the cookies were still delicious.
Kimberly Basil
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my biscochitos turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The cherry filling was also very flavorful.
Jihad Haidar
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're also very easy to make, so I'll probably make them again for their school bake sale.
BALOYI MIXO
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cherry desserts, but these biscochitos changed my mind. The cherry filling was delicious and the dough was flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kim Shaw
[email protected]These cherry biscochitos were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and had the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making them again.