Biscochitos(Biss Ko Cheat Ohs) - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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6 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. anise
2 c. lard (1 lb.) or shortening
2 eggs
1 1/4 c. sugar
5 Tbsp. brandy, sweet wine or water
1/4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
Preparation
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Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Cream shortening. When fluffy, add sugar and beat until creamy.
Add eggs and anise. Mix with the first mixture; add brandy or water. Use only enough to form a stiff dough. Knead a little; roll or pat out 1/2 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut in fancy shapes. Dust top of cookies with mixture of 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes or until lightly brown. Yields 5 1/2 dozen cookies.
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