Alex's Biscochitos

20 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

2035 calories per serving view nutrition facts

60 cookies suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	pound	vegetable shortening
1 1/2	cups	sugar
2	teaspoons	star anise
2	large	eggs	beaten
6	cups	flour, all-purpose
3	teaspoons	baking powder
1	teaspoon	salt
1/2	cup	fruit juice
1	tablespoon	cinnamon

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening, sugar and anise seed.

Add eggs and beat well.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another large bowl.

Alternately add flour and fruit juice to creamed mixture until a stiff dough has been formed.

Knead dough slightly.

Pat or roll to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.

Cut dough into desired shapes.

Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shaker.

Dust the top of each cookie with a small amount of mixture.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 438g

Amount per Serving

Calories 2035 52% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 118.0g	182%
Saturated Fat 28.0g	138%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 106mg	35%
Sodium 631mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 224.0g	75%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	24%
Sugars 79.0g
Protein 23.0g	46%

Vitamin A	3%		Vitamin C	9%
Calcium	14%		Iron	57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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