Biscochitos Traditional Cookies

Biscochitos are a classic Christmas cookie in New Mexico. These delicious anise-flavored shortbread-like cookies are dusted with sugar and cinnamon.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 112 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons anise seed
• 2 cups lard, softened
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cup brandy

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

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 3

Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Beat lard and 1 ½ 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.