The Melaniff Family Cookbook

Biscochitos

New Mexican traditional cookies.

Ingredients

6 C flour

¼ t salt

3 t baking powder

1 C shortening

1½ C sugar

2 t anise seeds

2 eggs

¼ C milk

¼ C sugar

1 T cinnamon

Procedure

In medium bowl, sift flour with baking powder and salt.

In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar with anise until fluffy, beat in eggs one at a time.

Mix in flour and milk until well blended.

Turn dough out on a floured board and roll to ¼ to ½ inch thickness. Cut into shapes and dust with sugar and cinnamon.

Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until brown. Rack cool. Store in air tight container.

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