New Mexico Bite Size Biscochitos
Biscochitos were introduced by the Spanish in Mexico sometime in the 16th century. They have been and are called biscochitos, bizcochitos, polvornes, mantecados, and Mexican wedding cookies. The cookies were sprinkled with white powered sugar for traditional weddings to signify purity or so everything was white. The wedding cookie over time has morphed a bit into a sweeter cookie than the traditional biscochito. Recipes throughout New Mexico and Northern Mexico will vary depending on who you talk to, but generally they are a short bread cookie made with either lard, shortening, or butter, flavored with different amounts of anise and cinnamon. It is a very pleasant tasting cookie that is not overly sweet. In 1989 it was made the "Official State Cookie" of New Mexico although the legislature argued for some time as to how to spell it, ether with a z or an s, the the spelling "Bizcochito" winning the debate. Regardless of you choose to spell it New Mexicans pronounce it, "Bis-co-cheat- o". So there you have it in a nut shell and you will be tested on this later.
Specifications
- Say hello to New Mexico's Bite Size Biscochitos from the great people at Taste New Mexico!
- These bite size Biscochitos are from a secret family recipe handed down over the generations.
- The traditional Biscochito cookies are made with anise and cinnamon.
- Brandy is one of the secret ingredients which makes them incredibly tasty.
- You will immediately wish you had ordered more.
- The Biscochito has been a New Mexico staple forever!
- This is New Mexico's best and most famous cookie.
- In 1989 New Mexico made the biscochito its official state cookie.
- The NM Bite Size Biscochito comes in a 4 oz. bag.
- Ingredients: Flour, shortening, eggs, vanilla, milk, brandy, anise seed, cinnamon, cane sugar, baking powder, salt.
- Allergen: Wheat, Milk.
- From Made in New Mexico. Ships Next Business Day. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
