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Biscochitos De Alfòncigo

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  • Servings: 60
  • Prep: 60m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 60 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup salted pistachios (roasted, ground small)
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup raw sugar (demerara, turbinado)
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • Colored sugar, for decoration
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, anise seeds, cinnamon, salt and

  • Step 2: Pistachios; set aside.

  • Step 3: Beat together butter and sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg, extracts and zest; mix to combine. Gradually add flour mixture; mixing well.

  • Step 4: Divide dough in two pieces and place each piece on large sheet of plastic wrap. Flatten into 1/2-inch thick discs, wrap and refrigerate until firm enough to roll out, about 30 to 45 minutes.

  • Step 5: Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Step 6: Roll dough out until 1/4-inch thick and cut into desired shapes

  • Step 7: Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets. Decorate with colored sugar

  • Step 8: Bake 9 to 11 minutes, until golden and crisp.

  • Step 9: Cool cookies on pan 3 to 4 minutes.

  • Step 10: Remove to wire rack to cool completely. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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