Title: Biscochitos
Categories: Polkadot Cookie
Yield: 4 Dozen

3	c	All-purpose flour
2	ts	Anise seed
1/2	ts	Baking powder
1/2	ts	Salt
1	c	Shortening or butter
3/4	c	Sugar, divided
1		Egg
1/4	c	Orange juice
2	ts	Ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350F.

Combine flour, anise seed, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl; set aside. Beat shortening in large bowl of electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. And 1/2 cup sugar; beat until fluffy. Blend in egg. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with orange juice, mixing well after each addition.

Divide dough in half; roll out one portion at a time on lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness; cover remaining dough to prevent drying. Cut out cookies with fancy cookie cutters 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. While cutting cookies, add scraps to remaining dough. If dough becomes too soft to handle, refrigerate briefly.

Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. To prepare cinnamon topping, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; lightly sprinkle over cookies.

bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on racks, then store in airtight container.

Makes 4 to 5 dozen cookies.

From "Favorite Brand Name Cookie Collection"

* The Polka Dot Palace BBS 1-201-822-3627. Posted by LISA By fatfree-request@fatfree.com on Jun 16, 1997

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