Anise and cinnamon shortbread cookies, lightly buttery, the official New Mexico state cookie since 1989. Peak season December for Christmas tins, but baked year round.
Biscochitos arrived with Spanish colonists in the 1600s and adapted to New Mexico ingredients over centuries. The recipe traditionally uses lard, anise seed and a hint of brandy. In 1989, the New Mexico legislature designated the biscochito the official state cookie, making it the first US state to do so. Celina's Biscochitos and ABC Cake Shop are the canonical Albuquerque bakers.
4 editor picks for Biscochitos in Albuquerque, ranked by editorial score. All Albuquerque signature dishes · Biscochitos across every city.
Golden Crown Panaderia ★ 4.7
downtown · 1103 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Golden Crown Panaderia on Mountain Road in Albuquerque is the heritage panaderia since 1972, baking green chile bread.
The Frontier Restaurant ★ 4.7
university · 2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
The Frontier on Central across from UNM is Albuquerque's diner since 1971, open daily 05:00 to midnight, with cinnamon rolls and green chile burritos.
Celina's Biscochitos ★ 4.5
north-valley · Albuquerque, NM (mail order)
Celina's Biscochitos in Albuquerque is the heritage biscochito mailorder bakery for the New Mexico state cookie.
ABC Cake Shop and Bakery ★ 4.5
uptown · 1830 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
ABC Cake Shop on San Pedro Drive in Albuquerque is the heritage New Mexican bakery since 1962.