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     Title: Biscocitos (Rio Grande Biscuit Cookie)
Categories: Cookies
     Yield: 1 servings

     6 c  All purpose flour
     3 ts Baking powder
     1 ts Salt
     2 c  Butter
 1 1/2 c  Sugar
     2 ts Anise seed
     2    Eggs
   1/2 c  Brandy
   1/4 c  Sugar
     1 tb Cinnamon

   In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a
 separate bowl cream the butter, 1 1/2 cups of the sugar and anise seed.
 Beat the eggs until light and fluffy and add to the creamed mixture. Add
 the flour mixture and the brandy, using only enough brandy to make a stiff
 dough.  Mix until well blended. Knead slightly and roll to 1/4-inch
 thickness.
    Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar, and dust the pastry with the
 mixture. Cut into shapes and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350
 oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

 From.  Aunt Bea's Mayberry Cookbook.

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