Cinnamon and licorice flavored biscuits

Cinnamon and licorice flavored biscuits

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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…

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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

24 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

  1. Whisk the lard and sugar together in a large bowl. Add the anise seeds and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. ≈ 4 min
  3. Then, add the eggs to the creamy mixture and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  4. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. ≈ 4 min
  5. Gradually add the flour to the creamy mixture, until a firm dough is formed. ≈ 3 min
  6. 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
  7. Cut into the desired shapes. ≈ 8 min
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 175 °C (350 °F) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. Dust the warm cookies with cinnamon sugar. ≈ 3 min
  10. 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.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 500 g of pure lard
  • 150 g of white granulated sugar
  • 20 g of anise seeds (ground)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 400 g of flour
  • 30 g of baking powder
  • 10 grams of salt

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