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Biscoutos

Biscoutos

Contributed by : Dorothy Diewold
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Portuguese Recipes : Desserts

Biscoutos are a biscuit-like, dunking cookie. Buttery, not too sweet, and traditionally made in the shape of an O. All the mixing was done by hand. Which is a little more work, but I think it makes a difference in the end. These Biscoutos are still Shannel's favourite cookies. When we go on road trips she will ask if Vavo can pack a care package with these cookies.

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Ingredients of
Biscoutos

  • 2 ounces of butter (1/4 cup)
  • 2 ounces of Mazola (1/4 cup)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces all-purpose flour (2 cups)
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 ounces whole milk (1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest or extract

How to Make
Biscoutos

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment, and lightly flour a cutting board or work surface.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter and sugar.  Cream until light and fluffy.
  3. Whisk the flour, salt and baking powder; set aside.  Add the eggs, extracts and milk then mix until combined.
  4. Turn down the mixer speed and slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet.  The dough should form a ball on the paddle.  If it is too dry, add 1 tablespoon of milk.  If it is overly sticky, add one tablespoon of flour until it is workable.
  5. Remove the dough from the stand mixer and knead on the floured surface.  The dough should be the consistency of Play Dough. I used a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to scoop out balls.
  6. On the floured work surface, roll on dough with the palms of your hand to create  5-inch "snake".  Bring together the ends to form a ring.  Place cookies 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes to get toasty, deep golden- brown bottoms and tan golden brown top surfaces. Cool cookies for 10 minutes, before removing and baking the next batch, Repeat the process.