Biscochitos
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These biscochitos are a New Mexican Christmas cookie classic. Their trademark flaky texture and flavor comes from using lard in the dough, along with cinnamon, sugar, anise, and brandy.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups (1 lb) lard preferably leaf lard
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons anise seeds toasted
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brandy
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly butter 2 baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon.
- In a large bowl with an electric or stand mixer, beat the lard until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, and anise seeds and beat until well incorporated.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and combine this with the lard mixture. Add the brandy and mix thoroughly.
- On a generously floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8- to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes. Sprinkle the cookie shapes with the cinnamon sugar mixture and place the cookies on the prepared sheets, spacing them at least 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Transfer the biscochitos to wire racks and let cool completely. (Store the cookies in airtight containers at room temperature or in the freezer.)
Notes
- Toasting seeds--To toast anise seeds place them in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for about 2 1/2 minutes, stirring or shaking the skillet often, until fragrant. Immediately remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the seeds to a plate to stop the cooking.
- Storage--Biscochitos can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for dairy-free diets.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cookie
Calories
68kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
36mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 72cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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