Biscochitos
Made at Christmas time in Mexico and the American Southwest, these biscuits are traditionally cut into fun shapes.
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons anise seed, crushed
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1-1/4 cups butter-flavored shortening
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1 egg
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, or brandy
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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Cinnamon-sugar (optional)
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Crushed anise seed (optional)
Directions
1.
Lightly grease a cookie sheet'; set aside.
2.
In a medium bowl stir together four, the 1-1/2 teaspoons anise seed, the baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3.
In a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add egg, granulated sugar, orange juice concentrate or brandy, and vanilla. Beat until mixture is light. Beat in as much of the flour mixture (dough will be stiff). Divide dough in half.
4.
On a lightly floured surface, use a floured rolling pin to roll half of the dough at a time to 1/4-inch thickness. using a 2-1/2-inch cutter, cut dough into desired shapes. If desired, sprinkle cutouts with cinnamon-sugar and additional crushed anise seed.
5.
Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 9 minutes or until bottoms are golden. Transfer to a wire rack; cool. Makes about 36 (2-1/2 inch) cookies.
Nutrition information
Calories 114, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 42 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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