Spanish Roccos (Galletitas Navidanas)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a small sauce pan.

3. 3

   Add orange peel and fry until the pith (white part) is golden brown.

4. 4

   Add anise seed to orange oil and fry for 2 or 3 minutes more.

5. 5

   Strain the oil into a glass bowl and discard the orange and anise.

6. 6

   Add shortening to oil. Stir till melted.

7. 7

   Add wine to oil.

8. 8

   Add sugar to oil.

9. 9

   Place bowl of oil in refrigerator until cool.

10. 10

    Add flour 1/2 pound at a time. Mix well.

11. 11

    Roll out dough till about 1/2 inch thick.

12. 12

    Cut cookies with 1 1/2 inch cookie cutter. Traditionally we make a doughnut shape with about 2 tablespoons of dough.

13. 13

    Place cookies on un-greased cookie sheet.

14. 14

    Bake 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

15. 15

    Let cool and dust heavily with powdered sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.