Biscochitos
(Mexican Christmas Cookies)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup margarine
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup wine
• 3 teaspoons baking powder

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2.    Mix together shortening, margarine and sugar with a mixture until well blended. Mix in the rest of the ingredients until smooth.

3.    Roll out on a floured board to 1/2 or 1/4 inch thickness.

4.    Cut into desired shapes and place on baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 10 - 12 minutes. Garnish as desired or leave plain.

 

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