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Now that you know a little bit more about biscochitos, here is how to make them! Start by combining the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add lard to a to a bowl and beat with an electric or stand mixer. Slowly add in 1/2 cup of sugar and continue beating for 8 – 10 minutes, until mixture is fluffy and light.
Biscochitos are New Mexico’s official state cookie. They have simple yet rich flavors – cinnamon, sugar and anise – that melt in your mouth. These cookies are essential to weddings, graduations, and anniversaries and of course the Holidays.
Though butter can be substituted, there are no low calorie biscochito options. Cream lard and sugar together until fluffy. Add anise, eggs and wine. Mix thoroughly.
The Traditional Biscochito cookies are made with anise and cinnamon. It has been a New Mexico staple forever! This is New Mexico's best and most famous cookie. In 1989 New Mexico made the Biscochito its official state cookie. We have the Traditional Biscochito available in bags of 12 or 24. And we now have the Zia Biscochito in bags of 12!