Biscochitos recipe with orange juice is a Mexican cookie that is sugar-coated and sprinkled with cinnamon, anise, and sometimes ground nuts.
These cookies usually contain lard or butter as the fat ingredient, but in this recipe, I’ve used vegetable shortening instead.
This recipe is not difficult to prepare but it does require working with boiling liquids so you should use caution when removing the boiled cookies from the pot.
Biscochitos are typically eaten during Lent because they are traditionally dipped in hot chocolate or coffee and are a favorite treat among Mexican Catholics.
This recipe is adapted from one created by Melissa Hemsley. Originally a Mexican recipe, this version is adapted for North American tastes and can only be made with vegetable shortening. This cookie dough can be frozen in smaller portions to make store-bought cookies.
There are many benefits of this recipe and no adverse effects. At 450 calories, you can eat this entire batch without gaining extra weight or having a negative effect on your blood sugar levels.
If you want to reduce the caloric intake in your diet, you can make this recipe into smaller portions and then freeze them for later use.
I used melon balls because they are 25% less caloric than the dates that I had originally planned on using.
How To Make Biscochitos Recipe With Orange Juice?
Prepare time: 7 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 Tbs. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
Step 1. Mix the flour and the baking powder in a bowl.
Step 2. Add salt and shortening to the bowl and mix everything easily.
Step 3. Add egg to mixture, mix well then place dough in large ziplock bag and compress it tightly by squeezing it with your hands for about 10 minutes for oven-baked cookies or 15 minutes for frozen ones.
Step 4. Place the ziplock bag on a baking sheet then keep it inside the refrigerator for two days.
Step 5. After two days, place the bag into another ziplock bag and keep it inside the oven on 200C (390F) for 20 minutes.
Step 6. Cut off a piece of dough and shape it into balls then flatten them with your hands to make a disc-shape cookie like this.
Step 7. Place cookies on baking sheet and enjoy this delicious recipe.
Nutrition Facts Of Biscochitos Recipe With Orange Juice
- Calories: 450 cal
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
6 Amazing Health Benefits Of Biscochitos Recipe With Orange Juice
1. Low Calories
Biscochitos recipe with orange juice only has 450 calories which is less than any other type of sugar-coated cookies that you can buy at store.
2. Low Carbohydrate
This recipe doesn’t have any carbohydrates and is ideal for diabetics or people watching their blood sugar levels.
3. High Fiber
Biscochitos are a good source of fiber, with each serving providing one gram of the nutrient. High fiber foods are important for improving heart health and keeping your digestive system healthy.
4. High Protein
Every serving of Biscochitos recipe with orange juice contains 2 grams of protein which is considered high by most nutritionists. Protein provides amino acids, which the body turns into muscle tissue and other vital body components.
5. Potassium And Calcium
This recipe has 2 grams of potassium and 1 gram of calcium per serving. Potassium and calcium both have positive effects on your health by regulating your heart rhythm and keeping blood pressure in check.
6. Low Fat
The amount of saturated fat in Biscochitos recipe with orange juice is extremely low (0.1 grams per serving). High amounts of saturated fat found in the typical American diet can increase the risk of heart disease.
Conclusion
As you can see, Biscochitos recipe with orange juice is a healthy alternative to store-bought cookies. Although these cookies are not as sweet as the sugary type, they’re just as tasty and will keep your blood sugar levels stable.
