The Melaniff Family Cookbook
 
Biscochitos
New Mexican traditional cookies.
 
Ingredients
6 C flour
¼ t salt
3 t baking powder
1 C shortening
1½ C sugar
2 t anise seeds
2 eggs
¼ C milk
¼ C sugar
1 T cinnamon
 
Procedure
In medium bowl, sift flour with baking powder and salt. 
 
In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar with anise until fluffy, beat in eggs one at a time. 
Mix in flour and milk until well blended.
 
Turn dough out on a floured board and roll to ¼ to ½ inch thickness. Cut into shapes and dust with sugar and cinnamon.
 
Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until brown. Rack cool. Store in air tight container.
  
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