REAL Biscochitos

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 1
REAL Biscochitos recipe
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10-14 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups Crisco
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 tablespoons butter flavor extract
3 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons anise extract
9 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons anise seeds
3/4 - 1 cup cold water
cinnamon sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
320
Sugar
18g
Fat
17g
Biscochitos are a traditional pastry cookie served in New Mexico, USA. They are mainly made with Crisco, sugar, flour, and anise seeds. The recipe has evolved throughout the years with the addition of cinnamon and other spices to give the cookies a unique and flavorful taste. During the holiday season, Biscochitos are the go-to pastries for many New Mexican families, where they are often served with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee. They're great for sharing and gifting to friends and family.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a stand mixer cream together Crisco and sugar until it's light and fluffy.
3.Add in eggs, butter flavor extract, vanilla extract, and anise extract, mix until fully combined.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
5.Gradually add in dry ingredients on low speed into mixer until fully combined.
6.Slowly add in cold water until dough mixture comes together.
7.On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to ¼ inch thickness.
8.Use cookie cutters to cut dough into desired shapes.
9.Place cutouts on lined baking trays leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
10.Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top of cookies.
11.Bake in the oven for 10-14 minutes or until lightly golden brown in color.
12.Remove from oven and let them cool down.
13.Serve and enjoy!

PROS

REAL Biscochitos are sweet and buttery pastry cookies made with anise seed and cinnamon sugar.

They are the official state cookie of New Mexico, USA and are perfect for any festive occasion.

They are also great for storing and giving as a gift to friends and family.

CONS

REAL Biscochitos are high in calories with no additional health benefits.

Make sure to consume them in moderation as part of a healthy and balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Anise seeds found in this recipe act as a natural digestive aid.
They also help relieve coughs, sore throats, and irritated lungs.
Cinnamon is known to promote good blood sugar control and reduce inflammation.

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