Biscochitos I

Biscochitos I

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

Rated 4.2 from 45 votes

Prep Time

15M

Total Time

27M

Servings

36 servings

What You Need

6 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 teaspoons baking powder

2 cups shortening

1 1/2 cups white sugar

2 teaspoons anise seed

2 eggs

1/4 cup brandy

1/4 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

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.

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