Best Bizcochitos Mexican Anise Cookies Recipes
BIZCOCHITOS (MEXICAN ANISE COOKIES)
Mexican anise cookies, from Best of Cooking Light Holidays. (TIP: Don't use a substitute for the sifted cake flour called for in these Bizcochitos. It's the best choice for many light baked goods because its low-protein, high-starch content yields a better texture when fat and sugar- two ingredients that lend tenderness- are reduced.) ENJOY!
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen cookies, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream margarine; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating at medium speed of a mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine cake flour, aniseed, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture, stirring until well-blended. Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a ball, and wrap each in plastic wrap. Freeze 40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 d F. Remove one portion of dough from freezer; remove plastic wrap. Roll dough to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface; cut with a 2-inch round cutter. Place on baking sheets. Combine 2 teaspoons sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over cookies. Bake at 350 d F for 10 minutes. Remove from baking sheets immediately; cool on wire racks. Repeat procedure with remaining portion of dough. Store in an airtight container.
- Note: Time does not include chill time of dough.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.6, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 4.4, Sodium 29.1, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 0.6
ORANGE-ANISE BIZCOCHITOS (MEXICAN ORANGE-ANISE COOKIES)
One of my favorite cookies, especially for the holidays! Delicate crisp sugar cookies with a delightful 'Old World' orange-anise flavor, these cookies are a wonderful addition to the holiday cookie tray and are lovely enjoyed with a cup of tea or your favorite holiday beverage. Enjoy! From Sunset Magazine, Dec. 2001.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 7-8 dozen cookies, 24-30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat shortening and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add egg, orange peel, and orange juice and beat just until combined.
- In a medium bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups flour, anise seeds, baking powder, and salt. Add to shortening mixture, stir to mix, then beat well until well blended. Divide dough in half and flatten each half into a disk. Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Unwrap dough. On a lightly floured surface, with a floured rolling pin, roll one disk at a time to about 1/8-inch thick. With floured (2 to 2 1/2-inch) cookie cutters, cut dough into shapes and place about 1-inch apart on greased cookie sheets.
- Bake cookies at 350°F just until edges are golden, about 10-12 minutes. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.4, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 42.8, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.6, Protein 1.7
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