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Biscochitos New Mexican cookies Recipe
Photo: Molly Mears

Biscochitos New Mexican cookies Recipe

10 ingredients 3 dozen openrecipes

These are traditional New Mexican cookies that are especially popular at Christmas. They are tender and light and combine the wonderful flavors of cinnamon and...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

805
Calories
20g
Protein
31g
Fat
110g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 11 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Lard 1 tbsp (12.8g) 115
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Anise not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0
Brandy not in our table 0
Topping not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 cups shortening, preferably Lard
  • 1and 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons anise seed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup white sugar [for topping]
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Saigon cinnamon

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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