Biscochitos I

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 224 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups shortening
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons anise seed
• ¼ cup brandy

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.