Biscochitos (Mexican)

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plates Serves 18





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

Timing

Preparation time
15 minutes

Waiting time
12 minutes

Total time
27 minutes

Preparation

  • 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 at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown.