Bizcochitos (Anise Cookies) Recipe

Name: Bizcochitos (Anise Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lard (room temperature); 3/4 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground aniseed; 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup brandy or water; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 cup lard (room temperature)
3/4 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons ground aniseed
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup brandy or water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0 F. In a large bowl, cream together the lard and 3/4 cup sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
2
Add the lightly beaten egg and aniseed.
3
In a separate bowl, sift together the flours, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture into the lard mixture along with the brandy or water and mix until the dough is smooth.
4
On a floured surface, roll out the dough (you may want to work with it in pieces) to 1/8-inch thick. With a 3-inch decorative cutter, cut out the cookies. Put the cookies 1/2 inch apart on baking sheets.
5
Mix the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar with the cinnamon and sprinkle generously over cookies.
6
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden. Transfer the cookies to racks to cool, and store them in an airtight container for 5 days before serving.

512

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lard (room temperature), 3/4 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided, 1 egg, lightly beaten, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground aniseed, and more.

Yes, Bizcochitos (Anise Cookies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bizcochitos (Anise Cookies)

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