This anise and cinnamon flavored, shortbread cookie has been enjoyed by residents as well as many visitors to New Mexico. As a festive cookie it is enjoyed during special celebrations, such as weddings, quincenieras, baptisms and religious holidays.
As the Original Mexican Wedding Cookie these gourmet treats were cut in the diamond shape because the diamond signified purity for the wedding. They were then sprinkled with white powdered sugar so that everything would be white.
Ninety percent of New Mexico residents will tell you that they have enjoyed biscochos at Christmas time or at weddings.
