Cherry Biscochitos Recipe

Name: Cherry Biscochitos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice; 1/4 teaspoon anise extract; 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, finely chopped; 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, well drained and finely chopped; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
1/4 teaspoon anise extract
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, finely chopped
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, well drained and finely chopped
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

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Preheat oven to 375u00b0. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, cherry juice and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cranberries and cherries.
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Divide dough in half; shape each into a disk. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
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4
Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from oven and immediately dust with confectioners' sugar. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
5
Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving or, if desired, reheat on a
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in a preheated 350u00b0 oven until warmed.

574

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice, and more.

Yes, Cherry Biscochitos falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Biscochitos

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