Day of the Dead Recipes

Mexican Day of the Dead girl holding a skull.
Día De Los Muertos celebrations

Explore the vibrant flavors and cultural richness of Día de los Muertos with this roundup of classic Day of the Dead recipes

Bizcochito cookies: Mexican shortbread in star shapes.

Mexican Shortbread Cookies (Biscochitos): Making with Lard vs Butter

Quick Summary: Biscochitos (bee-sko-CHEE-tohs) are anise-and-orange-scented Mexican shortbread cookies dusted in cinnamon sugar, traditionally served during Christmas celebrations. Includes an explanation of texture differences when using lard vs butter. Prep: 15 min + 30 min chill | Cook: 10 min | Makes: 36 cookies Jump to: RECIPE | What are Biscochitos? | Regional Variations |

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