Bizcochos (Mexican Holiday Cookies) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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Yes these are made with lard and no there is no substitute. In authentic Mexican cooking, lard, not shortening, is used. This recipe comes from Seasoned with Sun the El Paso Junior League Cookbook. Ingredients:
2 cups lard (no substitute) |
1 cup sweet wine or 1 cup any fruit juice |
2 cups sugar, divided |
1 tablespoon cinnamon |
1 tablespoon anise seed |
2 egg yolks |
3 cups all-purpose flour |
4 teaspoons cinnamon |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Beat the lard until creamy.
3. Mix the wine or fruit juice with 1 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon and anise seeds; add to lard and mix with a wooden spoon.
4. Add the egg yolks; mixing well.
5. Add enough flour to make soft dough; roll out to 1/2-inch thick and cut in desired shapes and place on greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake 15 minutes; checking often to prevent burning.
7. Mix the remaining 1 cup of sugar and 4 teaspoons cinnamon; dredge cookies in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.
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