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 Biscochitos (for Christmas)
Course Snacks
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Cake
  • 1 pound pure lard
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 each egg
  • 6 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Anise Seed
  • 2-3 oz sweet wine or Brandy
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Course Snacks
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Cake
  • 1 pound pure lard
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 each egg
  • 6 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Anise Seed
  • 2-3 oz sweet wine or Brandy
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Cream sugar and shortening until fluffy.
  2. Add eggs, Anise and mix well.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add to first mixture a little at a time and knead until well mixed.
  4. Add wine and enough water to hold together.
  5. Roll out 1/2-inch thick and cut into funny shapes.
  6. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
Recipe Notes

Gloria Carson