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Bizcochito (Cinnamon Anise Cookies) I
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schedulePrep 0 min
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speedmedium
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Source revision: Revision 4516756
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Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (500 g) pure lard
- 1½ cups (150 g) white granulated sugar
- 2 tsp (20 g) anise seed (crushed)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 ⅓ cups (400 g) flour
- 3 tsp (30 g) baking powder
- 1 tsp (10 g) salt
- Cinnamon sugar for topping
Directions
- Cream the lard, sugar, and anise in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs and beat well.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Alternately add flour to creamed mixture until a stiff dough has formed.
- Knead dough slightly. Pat ¼–½ inch (0.5–1 cm) thick or roll to a ¼–½ inch (0.5–1 cm) diameter log.
- Cut into desired shapes.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F (180°C) for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Dust, while still hot, with cinnamon sugar.
- Let cool.
