Biscochitos: New Mexico's holiday cookie
Servings: 3 dozen
Calories: 217kcal
These crumbly little holiday cookies from New Mexico are a tasty treat and are often served with hot cocoa on special occasions or during holidays.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 lb lard
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. anise seeds
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp. brandy
Instructions
- Sift flour, baking powder and salt together into medium bowl.
- Crush anise seeds with mortar and pestle until coarse.
- In another bowl, cream lard and sugar along with the anise seeds until fluffy.
- Beat egg into creamed lard and egg mixture.
- Add flour and brandy until well-blended.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/4 - 1/2 inch thickness. Dough will be a little crumbly.
- Cut into shapes using cookie cutters or cutting by hand. The traditional shape for biscochitos is the
- Dust with Cinnamon and sugar mixture (see note).
- Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees F or until browned.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal