Orange-Anise Bizcochitos (Mexican Orange-Anise Cookies) Recipe

Name: Orange-Anise Bizcochitos (Mexican Orange-Anise Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening (room temp.); 1 cup sugar, divided use; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 1/4 cup orange juice (preferably fresh squeezed); 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (approximate); 1 1/2 tablespoons anise seeds, crushed; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

3/4 cup vegetable shortening (room temp.)
1 cup sugar, divided use
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice (preferably fresh squeezed)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (approximate)
1 1/2 tablespoons anise seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
In a large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat shortening and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add egg, orange peel, and orange juice and beat just until combined.
2
In a medium bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups flour, anise seeds, baking powder, and salt. Add to shortening mixture, stir to mix, then beat well until well blended. Divide dough in half and flatten each half into a disk. Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
3
Unwrap dough. On a lightly floured surface, with a floured rolling pin, roll one disk at a time to about 1/8-inch thick. With floured (2 to 2 1/2-inch) cookie cutters, cut dough into shapes and place about 1-inch apart on greased cookie sheets.
4
Bake cookies at 350u00b0F just until edges are golden, about 10-12 minutes. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

515

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening (room temp.), 1 cup sugar, divided use, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon grated orange peel, and more.

Yes, Orange-Anise Bizcochitos (Mexican Orange-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.

Orange-Anise Bizcochitos (Mexican Orange-Anise Cookies)

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