Biscochito is a crispy lard based cookie,
flavored with anise and cinnamon.
It was developed by residents of
New Mexico over the centuries from
Spanish colonists of New Mexico.
Ingredients:
1 Cup Lard or shortening
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Large Egg
3 Cups Flour
1-1/2 Teaspoon Baking powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Anise seed
3 Tablespoon Sweet wine
TOPPING:
1/4 Cup Sugar
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
Directions:
Cream fat and sugar until quite creamy.
Add egg and beat until very fluffy.
Sift flour together with baking powder
and salt; add to creamed mixture.
Stir in wine and anise seed.
Roll dough to 1/4" thick and cut
in plain squares or fancy shapes.
Combine topping ingredients and
sprinkle on top of each cookie.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven
for 15-20 minutes or until light brown.
Freezes well.
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