Biscochitos
I prefer to use nonhydrogenated vegetable shortening in these cookies; it is packaged in sticks like butter, and found in the refrigerated section in most natural foods stores and supermarkets. Biscochitos are traditionally cut in a diamond shape (for weddings) or a Fleur De Lis shape, but the cactus and chili pepper shapes are fun for Cinco de Mayo.
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Prep Time
285 minutes
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Cook Time
12 minutes
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Servings
20
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- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Shortening
- 3/4 cups Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Brandy or Sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
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1 teaspoon anise seed (or 1/2 teaspoon anise extract)
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
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1
Stir together in a small bowl and set aside:
Sugar
Ground Cinnamon -
2
Beat with an electric mixer until blended:
Unsalted butter
Vegetable shortening -
3
Add and beat until fluffy:
Sugar -
4
Add and mix until completely incorporated:
Egg
Brandy or Sherry
Vanilla Extract
Anise seed or 1/2 teaspoon anise extract -
5
Whisk together and add:
All-purpose Flour
Baking powder
Salt -
6
Mix just until all ingredients are well blended; do not over-mix.
Chill dough for 3 to 4 hours before rolling. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Roll dough out on a lightly floured counter to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with your favorite Ann Clark cookie cutters, then transfer cookies onto cookie sheets that have been lined with parchment paper or silicone liners.
Using a pastry brush, brush each cookie lightly with water, then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly colored.
Let cookies cool slightly on cookie sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7 Enjoy!
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Ann Clark Food Coloring Gel 12-Color Set
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Ann Clark Instant Royal Icing Mix, White
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