BIZCOCHOS (MEXICAN HOLIDAY COOKIES)

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Make and share this Bizcochos (Mexican Holiday Cookies) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Dessert

Time P15DT1h

Yield 8-10 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups lard (not shortening)
1 cup sweet wine or 1 cup any fruit juice
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon anise seed
2 egg yolks
3 cups flour
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Whip lard until creamy.
  • Mix wine (or fruit juice), 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon and anise.
  • Add this to lard.
  • 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.
  • Check often to prevent burning.
  • Mix remaining cinnamon and sugar.
  • Dredge cookies in this mixture while they are still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 893.2, Fat 52.9, SaturatedFat 20.5, Cholesterol 95.9, Sodium 6, Carbohydrate 91.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 52.4, Protein 5.7

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