Biscochitos I

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Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

671 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 31.1g 40% DV
Carbs 104.4g 38% DV
Fiber 17.7g 63% DV
Sugar 25.6g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12417mg 100% DV
Potassium 637.3mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 23.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 6.3mg 7% DV
Calcium 1948mg 100% DV
Iron 15.8mg 88% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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