14194 Biscochitos New Mexican cookies 3 dozen Sat Dec 20 17:36:52 -0800 2008 Sat Dec 20 17:36:52 -0800 2008 Easy Southwestern User http://www.chow.com/recipes/14194 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:36:52 GMT These are traditional New Mexican cookies that are especially popular at Christmas. They are tender and light and combine the wonderful flavors of cinnamon and anise.

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  • Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
  • Cream shortening with sugar [1 and 1/2 cups] and anise seeds until fluffy
    1. Beat in eggs one at a time.
    1. Mix in flour [1 cup at a time] and brandy until well blended.
    2. Turn dough out on a floured board and pat or roll to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.
    1. Cut into circles, 2 -3 inches wide, using cookie cutter.
    2. Dust with a mixture of 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
    3. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
    1. Cool on rack.
    ]]>     http://www.chow.com DebitNM 54 Sweet/Dessert 6 cups all-purpose flour

    ]]>     1/4 teaspoon salt

    ]]>     1 tablespoon baking powder

    ]]>     2 cups shortening, preferably Lard

    ]]>     1and 1/2 cups white sugar

    ]]>     2 teaspoons anise seed

    ]]>     2 eggs

    ]]>     1/4 cup brandy

    ]]>     1/4 cup white sugar [for topping]

    ]]>     1/2 Tablespoon Saigon cinnamon

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