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Biscochos (Mexican Wedding Cookies) Recipe
by CookEatShare Cookbook

Biscochos (Mexican Wedding Cookies)

These are so flaky and great. Perfect for a party.

Rating: 5/5
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  United States American
  Servings: 8 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 6 c. flour
  • 3 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 teaspoon anise seed
  • 1/2 c. wine or brandy
  • 2 c. sugar

Directions

  1. In small bowl mix wine or brandy, 1 c. sugar and 2 tsp. sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon and 2 tsp. anise seed and set aside overnight.
  2. Next day: Whip shortening till fluffy, add in liquor mix and blend well.
  3. Add in sifted flour and mix with hands until it sticks together.
  4. Divide into 3 balls, roll each out on well floured board to 1/8 thick, cut diagonal 1 inch wide strips to left and right forming diamonds.
  5. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 8 to 10 min at 375 degrees.
  6. While still hot roll in 1 c. sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. anise seed.