Biscochitos II

Biscochitos II

Mexican cookies - great dunkers for coffee

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

DIRECTIONS

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.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 36Amount Per ServingCalories: 210Total Fat: 11.2g Cholesterol: 12mg Sodium: 168mg Total Carbs: 24.5g Dietary Fiber: 0.6g Protein: 2.6g

Submitted by Ruth