
Bizcochos (Mexican Holiday Cookies)
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Serves/Makes: 96 | Ready In: 30-60 minutes
***Cookies***
2 cups lard (no substitute)
1 cup sweet wine or any fruit juice
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon anise seeds
2 egg yolks
3 cups all-purpose flour
***Coating***
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cinnamon
Whip lard until creamy. Mix wine, sugar, cinnamon and anise; add to lard and mix with wooden spoon. Add egg yolks; mix well. Add sufficient flour to make a soft dough; roll out 1/2-inch thick. Cut in desired shapes and place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees F; check often to prevent burning. Mix coating ingredients. Dredge cookies in this mixture while still warm.
Cook's Notes: In authentic Mexican cooking, lard, not shortening, is used.
Recipe Location: https://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/32/Bizcochos_Mexican_Holiday_Cookies21277.shtml
Recipe ID: 28229
per serving: 72 calories, 4g fat, 7g carbohydrates, 0g protein.
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