New Mexico Anise Christmas Cookies

Name: New Mexico Anise Christmas Cookies (Bizcochitos)
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 4–6 tablespoons cold water; 1½ teaspoons anise seeds; 1 cup solid vegetable shortening or fresh lard; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup sugar, plus more for coating the cookies; 1 cup solid vegetable shortening or fresh lard; 1 cup whole-wheat flour or whole-wheat pastry flour; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup whole-wheat flour or whole-wheat pastry flour

Bizcochitos

Preparation info

Makes about
4 dozen
cookies

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Classic Home Desserts

By Richard Sax

Published 1994

About

You find these delicious cookies everywhere you turn in Santa Fe. The characteristic anise flavor cuts through their richness, and they keep well. Try them with afternoon coffee or tea, or even for breakfast.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour or whole-wheat pastry flour
1

Americas
United States
New Mexico
Dessert
Vegan
Cookies

Method

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 3 baking sheets; set aside. Sift the flours, baking powder and salt onto a sheet of wax paper.
Beat the shortening or lard with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft. Add the sugar and anise seed