Anise Seed-Cinnamon Cookies: Biscochitos

Name: Anise Seed-Cinnamon Cookies: Biscochitos
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Ingredients: 2/3 cup sugar; 1 orange, zested; 1/4 cup sherry; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon anise seed, toasted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup lard or shortening; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg, beaten

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Level: Easy
Total: 40 min

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 3 dozen cookies

Level: Easy
Total: 40 min

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar

1 orange, zested

1/4 cup sherry

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon anise seed, toasted

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup lard or shortening

Topping:

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup sugar

1 egg, beaten

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets.
In a small bowl combine sugar, orange zest, and sherry, and set aside to let flavors infuse the sugar. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, anise seed, and salt. In another bowl, beat the lard with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add lard and infused sugar to flour mixture and knead until it forms a cohesive mass. On a floured surface, roll dough to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Cut into rectangles and pinch 1 of the short sides into deditos (little toes) which will spread apart when baking.
For the topping, combine cinnamon with sugar in a small bowl. Brush rectangles with beaten egg and sprinkle with topping. Transfer cookies with a spatula to baking sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes until crispy and edges are just beginning to turn golden. Serve with cota tea or atole.

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