Cinnamon and anise biscuits (small, round biscuits)

Bizcochitos (cinnamon and anise cookies)

Baking

Discover these delicious cookies with cinnamon and licorice flavors, originating from the northern part of New Mexico.

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These cookies are perfect for a delicious breakfast or a tasty appetizer. Originating from the north of New Mexico, they offer a unique combination of flavors.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time8 min
  • Resting50 min
  • Total1 hr 8 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$1.95 $0.08 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

24 people
  • $1.16
  • $0.10
  • $0.35
  • $0.01
  • $0.29
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and 1/2 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. ≈ 4 min
  3. Add the egg yolk and milk, and beat well. ≈ 4 min
  4. At a slow pace, add the flour, yeast, anise, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, until a ball forms. ≈ 10 min
  5. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 6 mm on a floured surface and cut it out using a 2.5 cm cookie cutter. ≈ 8 min
  6. Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar and 3/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. ≈ 4 min
  7. Dip one side of each biscuit in this sugar and place them, with the sugared side facing up, 2.5 cm apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  8. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let it cool.

The bill

Bizcochitos (cinnamon and anise cookies)

  • 125 g of softened butter$1.16
  • 1/2 cup of sugar (125 g), plus 2 tablespoons for coating$0.10
  • 1 egg yolk$0.35
  • 1 tablespoon of milk$0.01
  • 1 1/2 cups of flour (180 g)$0.29
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder$0.04

Total$1.95

that's $0.08 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 125 g of softened butter
  • 1/2 cup of sugar (125 g), plus 2 tablespoons for coating
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon of milk
  • 1 1/2 cups of flour (180 g)
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/4 cup of anise seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, plus 3/4 teaspoon for coating

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