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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

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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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2004 by AMINAHGIG   view full review
I had hoped to find a traditional New Mexican biscochitos recipe and was excited to try this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by PUUPPYLUV   view full review
I live in New Mexico and these are the best Biscochito cookies I have ever had!!! I have made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by LOUISE44   view full review
This recipe was not the best. I have another recipe which I wish I would of used, but instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2006 by BLUETURTLE   view full review
This is a lovely recipe. You just have to be sure to start with soft shortening and cream it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2003 by SUEBONE   view full review
We had a Mexican Fiesta on Christmas Eve and everyone really liked these cookies. They had a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by BERNICE MIERA   view full review
I logged on to locate a cookie that involed childhhod memories. Imagine my surprise when I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2010 by HALLOSILKE   view full review
We love it! The only recipe, I have to make every year, and I don´t switch indgrediants(as I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2003 by DSTRANNIGAN   view full review
Traditional "New Mexican" cookie for the holidays and special occasions. I was thrilled to see...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by AMYDUNN   view full review
What a treat! Thank you so much for posting this recipe. It's been a friend's family secret...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2005 by RACHEL V.   view full review
I made these for a fiesta themed christmas eve dinner. They were just a tad bland but good. I...

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