Biscochitos (for Christmas)
Prep Time
20minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Prep Time
20minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Ingredients
Cake
  • 1pound pure lard
  • 1cup sugar
  • 2each egg
  • 6cups flour
  • 2teaspoon baking powder
  • 1teaspoon Salt
  • 2teaspoon Anise Seed
  • 2-3oz sweet wine or Brandy
Frosting
  • 1/2cup sugar
  • 1teaspoon 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