ORANGE-ANISE BIZCOCHITOS (MEXICAN ORANGE-ANISE COOKIES)

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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

3/4 cup vegetable shortening (room temp.)
1 cup sugar, divided use
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice (preferably fresh squeezed)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (approximate)
1 1/2 tablespoons anise seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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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