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December 20, 2019 By Patrick · 6 Comments

Biscochitos

A favorite spiced cookie in the southwest, these keto biscochitos are made with anise, lard and a dusting of cinnamon “sugar”

Keto Biscochos

Growing up in the southwest one of my favorite holiday sweets were these spiced cookies. The dominant flavor comes from the anise seed which has a similar taste to licorice. Moreover the lard base (yup lard!) gives these cookies a rich and buttery flavor while still having a crisp snap once they’ve been baked and cooled. Add a little more spice with cinnamon on top and you’ve got a rich and tasty holiday cookie that stands apart from the pack.

New Mexico declared the bischochito to be its first state cookie back in 1989 as a way to maintain its heritage. Heavily influenced by the indigenous and hispanic people of the area, these cookies are often served during special celebrations such as weddings, baptisms, and holidays… especially Christmas. These cookies are likely not well known outside of the southwest area (they should be) and I would recommend giving them a try to experience their distinct flavor.

These cookies are fairly easy to prepare as you can make the dough in a food processor. They go together quite quickly and bake in under 10 minutes so they’re a great option for a simple sweet treat. The anise seeds can typically be found at your local grocery store. I found them in the bulk section of mine. If you’d like to add a little extra depth in flavor, I’d recommend toasting the seeds in a fry pan to release a bit more flavor and oils, but it is purely optional. Also, if you’re not a fan of seeds in your cookies, you can also grind them up before adding to your mixture… again, optional.

As far as lard goes, it is central to Mexican cooking and essential to giving these cookies their rich flavor. Lard, or manteca, is simply rendered pork fat, and you can find it at most super markets. I used the Armour Brand Lard since its widely available locally in Texas, but you can use any that are convenient to you. You could try substituting the lard with shortening or butter but I think it would change the flavor too much, so I’d recommend sticking with lard (plus fat is good!).

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Keto Biscochitos

A favorite spiced cookie in the southwest, these keto biscochitos are made with anise, lard and a dusting of cinnamon "sugar"
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup lard
  • ¾ cup granulated sweetener
  • 2 tsp anise seeds
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp bourbon or whiskey
  • zest of an orange
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • ½ cup coconut flour

Instructions

  • To a food processor, add lard, sweetener, anise, vanilla, salt, whiskey and the zest of an orange and pulse until fully combined. 1-2 minutes.
  • Add almond and coconut flour to food processor and pulse to combine. Use a spatula to help mix the dough and scrape the sides.
  • In 1/3 batches, roll the dough between two pieces of parchment paper with a rolling pin. Cut shapes in dough with your favorite cookie cutters.
  • Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  • Transfer baked cookies to a cooling rack and sprinkle with sweetener mixed with cinnamon while cookies are still warm.
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Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: cinnamon, cookies, dessert, keto, ketogenic, low carb

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Comments

  1. Denise says

    December 20, 2019 at 11:32 pm

    I’ve gotta try your recipe. It will be my first time making biscochitos. Thanks for your recipe!!😁

    Reply
    • Patrick says

      December 21, 2019 at 6:56 am

      Please let me know your feedback if you decide to make them. When I first made a batch I felt they were too sweet so I called for less sweetener in the recipe, but would love to get them just right.

      Reply
  2. Susan Mason says

    October 5, 2020 at 7:03 pm

    This is super close to the original recipe I used. Would you happen to have the nutritional value?

    Reply
  3. Jill says

    November 30, 2021 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    Texture and taste is very similar if not better than the original recipe I used prior to keto. This is definitely a repeat recipe in my house.

    Reply
  4. Madeleine M Cardiel says

    June 26, 2022 at 9:37 am

    Can you list the carbs and calories per serving?

    Reply
  5. Christine Romero says

    December 17, 2022 at 10:25 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe. I think I’d skip the sweetener and cinnamon on the outside next time. I know that’s the way they are done, but it’s so sweet to me. I might be an odd ball though because I haven’t had sugar in 3 years. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Great job. Thank you so much.

    Reply

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