Biscochitos I "This cookie is traditional in Taos, New Mexico. This particular recipe was given to me by my mother, Margaret Miera Romero." Original recipe yield: 3 dozen PREP TIME 15 MinCOOK TIME 12 MinREADY IN 27 Min 6 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups shortening 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons anise seed 2 eggs 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Cream shortening with sugar and anise seeds until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in flour and brandy until well blended. Turn dough out on a floured board and pat or roll to 1/4 or 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into shapes (the fleur-de-lys is traditional). Dust with a mixture of 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown __._,_.___
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