Biscochitos I Recipe
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Biscochitos I

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

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
27 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
  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.
  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.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 224 | Total Fat: 11.9g | Cholesterol: 12mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2004 by AMINAHGIG 
I had hoped to find a traditional New Mexican biscochitos recipe and was excited to try this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by PUUPPYLUV 
I live in New Mexico and these are the best Biscochito cookies I have ever had!!! I have made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by LOUISE44 
This recipe was not the best. I have another recipe which I wish I would of used, but instead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2003 by SUEBONE 
We had a Mexican Fiesta on Christmas Eve and everyone really liked these cookies. They had a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2006 by BLUETURTLE 
This is a lovely recipe. You just have to be sure to start with soft shortening and cream it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by BERNICE MIERA 
I logged on to locate a cookie that involed childhhod memories. Imagine my surprise when I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by AMYDUNN 
What a treat! Thank you so much for posting this recipe. It's been a friend's family secret... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2003 by DSTRANNIGAN 
Traditional "New Mexican" cookie for the holidays and special occasions. I was thrilled to see... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2005 by RACHEL V. 
I made these for a fiesta themed christmas eve dinner. They were just a tad bland but good. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by RICF33 
I really liked the flavor of these cookies. The anise seed and cinnamon area nice... MORE

 
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