CHERRY BISCOCHITOS
I discovered the wonderful anise flavor of biscochitos, which are traditional cookies of New Mexico. I created my own version with maraschino cherries and fresh cranberries. -Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 11 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, cherry juice and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cranberries and cherries., Divide dough in half; shape each into a disk. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from oven and immediately dust with confectioners' sugar. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool., Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving or, if desired, reheat on a baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until warmed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Walter Sumter
[email protected]These cherry biscochitos were a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
Oli's FC
[email protected]I made these cherry biscochitos for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Matiks Matiks
[email protected]These cherry biscochitos were delicious! I love the combination of cherries and anise.
ziyad ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cherry desserts, but I really enjoyed these cherry biscochitos. They were the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Selbriana Henry
[email protected]These cherry biscochitos were a little too crumbly for my taste. I think I would use a little less flour next time.
Bhisan Pakhrin
[email protected]I made these cherry biscochitos for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Sagir Abdulkarim yari
[email protected]These cherry biscochitos were the perfect holiday treat. They were festive and delicious.
nicko windeth
[email protected]I've never made biscochitos before, but these cherry biscochitos were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try other flavors next time.
Kayla Phillips
[email protected]These cherry biscochitos were a little too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter next time.
Taimoor Hassan
[email protected]I made these cherry biscochitos for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best cookies he's ever had.
Suna Jonathan
[email protected]These cherry biscochitos were the perfect addition to my Christmas cookie platter. They were a big hit with my guests.
Helly Hellen
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cherries, but I loved these cherry biscochitos. They were so light and fluffy.
Joelomg112
[email protected]These cherry biscochitos were very easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making them again.
Md Sujon
[email protected]I had a hard time finding dried cherries, so I used cranberries instead. They turned out great!
Meer Shahzain
[email protected]These cherry biscochitos were a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
Manjita Kuwar
[email protected]I made these cherry biscochitos for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Riana Tahere
[email protected]My family loves these cherry biscochitos. They're so delicious and I love that they're made with real cherries.
Suyaib Shuvo
[email protected]I've made these cherry biscochitos several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Qasim Butt
[email protected]These cherry biscochitos were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.