Bizcochito (Cinnamon Anise Cookies) I

Name: Bizcochito (Cinnamon Anise Cookies) I
Ingredients: 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

A bizcochito or biscochito is a crispy cookie flavored with anise and cinnamon.

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Ingredients

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

Steps

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.

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Adapted from “Bizcochito (Cinnamon Anise Cookies) I” in the Wikibooks Cookbook by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Reformatted for this site; this page's recipe text is shared under the same license.