Cinnamon and licorice flavored biscuits
These crispy, anise- and cinnamon-scented cookies are a traditional treat in the southern part of New Mexico. They are typically enjoyed with coffee or mi…
A classic from the Hispanic regions of the southwestern United States, these crispy biscuits are perfect for enjoying with your morning coffee or as part of a meal.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time45 min
- Cook time12 min
- Resting20 min
- Total1 hr 17 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodfour
- Estimated cost$7.36 $0.31 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $4.94
- $0.38
- $0.47
- $0.70
- $0.53
- $0.26
- $0.08
Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Whisk the lard and sugar together in a large bowl. Add the anise seeds and mix well. ≈ 4 min
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. ≈ 4 min
- Then, add the eggs to the creamy mixture and mix well. ≈ 4 min
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. ≈ 4 min
- Gradually add the flour to the creamy mixture, until a firm dough is formed. ≈ 3 min
- Gently knead the dough. Form a ball about 0.5 to 1 cm thick, or roll the dough into a cylinder about 0.5 to 1 cm in diameter. ≈ 10 min
- Cut into the desired shapes. ≈ 8 min
- Bake in a preheated oven at 175 °C (350 °F) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Dust the warm cookies with cinnamon sugar. ≈ 3 min
- Let it cool.
The bill
Cinnamon and licorice flavored biscuits
- 500 g of pure lard$4.94
- 150 g of white granulated sugar$0.38
- 20 g of anise seeds (ground)$0.47
- 2 eggs, beaten$0.70
- 400 g of flour$0.53
- 30 g of baking powder$0.26
- 10 grams of salt$0.08
Total$7.36
that's $0.31 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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