Biscochitos are a traditional New Mexico Christmas cookie flavored with anise and brandy. They are usually made in the fleur-de-lis shape but use your favorite cookie cutters if you like.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
113 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl; set aside.
Step 2
Beat lard and 1 1/2 cups sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add anise seed and beat until fluffy. Stir in eggs, one at a time. Add brandy; stir in flour mixture to form a dough.
Step 3
Roll dough with a floured rolling pin to a thickness of 1/4 or 1/2 inch. Cut dough with a fleur-de-lis cookie cutter, or other simple shape. Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets. Mix 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl; sprinkle over cookies.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
