Bizcochitos

Bizcochitos
Makes about 24

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons sweet white wine
1/2 teaspoon anise seed

Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and beat well. Gradually add dry ingredients. Stir in wine and anise seed. Roll out dough between two pieces of wax paper until 1/4" thick. Carefully remove the top sheet of wax paper. Cut-out shapes and place on cookie sheets about 2" apart. Sprinkle the cinnamon/sugar mixture on top of cookies. Bake 15-20 minutes or until light brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Note: Often spelled Biscochitos

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Reviews of Bizcochitos:

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  A cookie baker in Michigan  Dec 16, 2009
Would not make this again.
I followed the recipe exactly and the problem started when I rolled them out. They are quite sticky and would not come off of the wax paper. I notice most reviews are from previous Bizcochitos bakers. Any ideas? I do like the taste but ended up forming into shapes before baking. one star

  Serrena  Dec 29, 2008
Would make this again.
Definitely not my favorite cookie. The cookie is not at all sweet (not surprising given the amount of sugar in the recipe). Most kids won't care for this cookie. two stars

  Serrena in Fremont, Ca  Dec 28, 2008
Would not make this again.
As cookies go these were not very sweet. Most kids won't care for them. three stars

  Elena in Albuquerque  Dec 24, 2008
Would make this again.
These remind me of my grandma who made them every Christmas. She always made them with lard though & would add a splash of anise oil to the cookies too. I found 1/2 cup-3/4 cup of lard is perfect to give the cookies the melt in your mouth taste. Dip them in cinnamon & sugar then bake. Yummy!!! five stars

  SUSAN in NEW MEXICO  Dec 22, 2008
Would make this again.
IT IS THE BEST COOKIE AND SO EASY TO MAKE. IM FROM NEW MEXICO AND MAKE THESE EVERY YEAR. THEY ARE GREAT. five stars

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