New Mexican Bizcochitos! with Natividad Manzanares

[@cindyt5850]

Watching Mrs. Manzanares warmed my heart and brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face. She brought back so many wonderful memories my sweet Grandma and our many years of baking Biscochitos, tortillas, arroz dulce, chile Colorado, and so much more. Thank you for sharing. I just want to hug her!

[@parellano100]

Awww... such a nice comment. You're grandma reminds me a lot of my grandma. Let's cherish the wonderful memories. This brought tears to my eyes too. Im grateful for the video. #repent #maranatha #notw

[@zumbagirly72]

I agreeeeee....elders have so much to offer us

[@commonsense8800]

Yes this brought a tear to my eyes too, she reminded me of my grandma, my grandma would make biscochitos every Christmas it was a treat I miss soo much, a lot of people out here in California don’t know about it.... so many New Mexican dishes I miss

[@debramorrison9692]

Oh my goodness, reminds me of my momma, may she RIP. Teaching myself then her grandchildren❤🤗

[@michellerosiles8509]

Me too😿.

[@AM-ih7sr]

I found Ms. Navidad Manzanares today January 7th 2024, though I'm reaching 80 yrs. I will make biscochitos. I still have my grandma rolling pin. It was her's than my mom's and then mine. ❤

[@suzymiller3275]

I'm from NM and can verify that this one is The Real Deal. Thank you for sharing this lovely bite of history, Senora Manzanares - you and your wisdom are a true treasure!

[@xandraj5487]

Ok I'm writing the ingredients: 1 C Lard (she uses Morell, & you can do 2 C lard only instead of 1 C lard and 1 C shortening) 1 C Shortening (e.g. Crisco) 1 C White Sugar 3 Eggs 1/4 C Orange juice (or sweet wine/Brandy/whiskey) Dash of salt 1 Tbs Anise seeds 1 tsp Vanilla 6-7 C Flour (sifted with baking powder) 3 tsp Baking powder (or 1 Tbs Baking powder) White sugar and cinnamon for dipping the cookies.

[@killgore2408]

Why whisky instead of oj? Just curious. Thanks!

[@artisticthoughtsbyelena]

Thank you.... God bless you, for doing that.

[@jijiipetti1433]

@@killgore2408 Some recipes call for o.j, red sweet wine, or even whiskey for the liquid. We do o.j. and a bit of red wine. It just depends on the family. Enjoy!

[@vikingkitten69]

Thank you! My phone only showed half of the recipe.

[@alissagonzales735]

@@jijiipetti1433 or you can make it without o.j. etc. I know my aunt made them without the o.j. etc. They came out good.

[@teriwhite4151]

That apron, her painted nails, all the Corell and Pyrex, the OG Tupperware, and the unpretentious warmth of this woman and her kitchen....It’s all wonderful! I’m on a bizcochito making kick and will be making Mrs Manzanares’ recipe this afternoon. Thank you for this marvelous film!

[@carllopez6645]

Natividad was known to me as Aunt Tivi, Tony her husband was my mothers cousin. When I say this video of her. It brought tears to my eyes and warmth in my hart. I proudly tell my daughters of my youth growing up in the la puente area. Cold winter perfect summers and Christmas at its best no money needed. I miss her them so much. I appreciate the gentle man that documented her. Thank you very much. I will be donating to that organization regularly. Virginia is another world from Northern New Mexico.

[@bootygavin5613]

She made me wanna be there with her. I have no more grandmas so seeing her bake brings back a lot of childhood memories.

[@JohnCunninghamTeam]

LOVE this video. Showed it to my fam. I was raised in Santa Fe. My mom is from there too. I'm a gringo, but I am hooked on all things New Mexico. Thank you for filming this. It's beautiful. She's awesome!

[@donjosemiguelmaese2348]

New Mexican isn't a color, it's a culture.

[@sillysallyceli]

New Mexico is its own world- I know exactly what you mean. And it’s hard to understand unless you lived the New Mexico life. Viva New Mexico! I use orange zest too!

[@ddlfspaff3097]

Shes so sweet just like the cookie.

[@Mariamatters96]

I made these cookies for the first time tonight alone and man did they come out horrible. This video is just what I needed to give my heart warmth and gained confidence in trying again! 🥰 Feliz Navidad Señorita!

[@jonhilderbrand4615]

We have a big green Pyrex bowl exactly like that one! We lived in New Mexico many years ago, and that's where Mom got hers! Wow! We also used to get these cookies at the old La Hacienda in Old Town if we ate all our supper. We would park around back where the street, and maybe even the lot, was paved with strips of tar-paper or asphalt or something. There always seemed to be a Navajo Freight lines trailer parked on the other side of the fence, with its distinctive "blue-eyed Indian" painted on the side. What memories!

[@rudy412]

She is beyond a blessing! What a beautiful light she is! Thank you for sharing this recipe and for sharing your beautiful memories with us Mrs. Manzanares! 💜💕🥰

[@glasserbuds]

ah Que Refin, El Mejor en todo del Mundo. Que Viva Neuvo Mexico

[@Vegas-cs8co]

She’s a true treasure!💕

[@marcelcorrea1964]

This is one of traditions I keep with my kids my Mom,Tia and Grandma all made these cookies along with tortillas and tamales. Thankyou for the video!😀

[@silverfruit14]

The classic new mexican trio

[@jubeez2916]

I come back every year to this video and have mi linda, Mrs. Manzanares, guide me to bake biscochitos for the holidays. Born in ‘Burque but raised in Cali, these cookies are always appreciated by my friends & fam here in San Diego.

[@ceciliacamarenagallardo6621]

Mrs. Manzanares, you're wonderful! We'll try your bizcochitos. Thanks for sharing.Greetings from Ciudad Juárez.

[@itdlv]

Cecilia Camarena Gallardo I’m originally from El Paso and have lots of family in Juarez. Mucho amor for both of the cities I grew up in.

[@roberthernandez3983]

I LOVE and refer to this video often. She reminds me of my grandmother Stella who was from Las Vegas New Mexico.....thank you for passing this recipe on...I'm teaching to my grandson today!!

[@conniehanson7989]

Let's hear it for New Mexico, and the beautiful people that live here!

[@lisastaub3368]

Thank you so much, you’re so kind to share your mothers recipe.

[@crystalb2234]

You brought back the most wonderful memories from my childhood. Thank you for sharing

[@daisydromeromartinez9794]

Awww I love her. I wish my grandma was still here she taught me how to make biscochito n bread also chile..

[@petracalleros2580]

Saludos y Bendiciones, Seňora hermosa soy de Chihuahua, alla se usan mucho para fiestas y navidad!🙏

[@lrbc4372]

My family is also feom New Mexico. She sounds just like my grandmother who would be her contemporary. There is something the same about this generation of women from New Mexico. It is unique to them. I have never witnessed it in people from other places. It is distinct. Amazing to see. It’s what many of us know and grew up with. I really appreciate this video.

[@MariaMendoza-iq2xx]

I feel like I’m seeing my mom and make cry, my mom is 95 yrs old. ❤️❤️❤️ Mrs. manzanares is very beautiful. 🤗😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

[@mariamaso6995]

Benditas las manos santas de las abuelas que llevan el conocimiento generacional!!! ✨

[@KarenKayH]

Mrs Manzanares, thank you for sharing your traditional recipe!

[@alissagonzales735]

Lucky for the women and men who had grandparents. I only had one grandmother alive. But she passed away when I was very young. My parents had me late in life. So I enjoy watching watching like this.

[@LouannaJaramillo]

I love this recipe, not only because it’s delicious, but she reminds me of my grandmother ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@elsiechavez7209]

I love this video this lady is soo special thank you for sharing her with all of us It

[@thalyguerrero2783]

🥰 Que hermoso video I loved watching her Mrs. Manzanares you are so warming thank you so much for sharing your recipe with the world Dios me la bendiga muchos anos mas❤🙏Feliz Navidad 2023

[@wilmalrodriguez2341]

Amen 🙏 the same memories for me we called our grandma nannie she was our Rick thank you Mrs. Manzanares God Bless 🙏

[@JohnCunninghamTeam]

watch this every Christmas season. Brings me right back to beautiful New Mexico where I grew up. She's beautiful, What a treasure it is to get to see in the kitchen. Thank you for recording and posting this

[@jhernandez335xi]

My maiden name is Manzanares. My family is from Manassa, CO. This dear lady I bet is somehow related to the our Manzanares clan. She looks a lot like my gran tias.

[@seacoto]

Thanks for sharing your Granny 's life with us all ... much love blessings

[@anitam3105]

I love how she uses a coffee cup to measure the lard! That's how my mom used to do it. So many memories!

[@idalujan3571]

Love the video it brings back so many memories of NM in general. Biscochitos are my favorite cookie. My mom gave me the recipe. My heart belongs to NM.

[@judichristopher4604]

"Yea" New Mexico I live in New Mexico too... You are so Precious

[@andreabrown3526]

She’s so cute! ❤️

[@morningside_beats]

Wow 😍so are you 🌹👸

[@angelsolitaire6456]

Love watching Mrs. Manzanares. So homemy that reminds me of my grandma. Her voice is so soothing too. Hope the new generations should cherish how our ancestor wisdom and cooking. Thank you for the vblogs

[@lilamydogscruffy8842]

What a beautiful Lady. She made me think of my Grandmother who I miss so much. She always made Biscochito cookies every Christmas.

[@Adrihernandez1979]

Ay hermosa abuelita quisiera abrazarla!!! Vivo em Albuquerque hoy voy a hacer muchos bizcochitos con su receta abuelita...

[@alfredmartinez7792]

how awesome is she I remember my grandma making biscochitos for Christmas I loved them a great video.

[@Dee-cu7wd]

This woman is beautiful, this is like watching your own mother or grandmother cook. She cooks the same way she was taught many years ago, you can tell tradition means a lot to her. Being born and raised in New Mexico this did bring a smile to my face and made me miss the beautiful women in my family that loved to cook.

[@mkivy]

I make these every Christmas too. My family and friends love them...my home and heritage...”land of enhancement”!

[@angelalpena6707]

I made these today for gift giving and everyone loved them! Thank you for such a wonderful traditional Christmas recipe! Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! 🎄

[@beatrizsandoval4395]

Do you think these are good to include in a cookie box?

[@bbydollt]

I’m not a big with emotions…but I’m crying over here 😫😭 I just want to kiss her hands because I remember my little grandmas hands being so soft after she stirred the lard 🥰 she had that same kyphosis I just loved wrapping my arms around. I was blessed with 3 little grandmas and I forgot how much I miss them 💔 I wish I could make a batch with my little grandmas 🥺😪

[@ac8916]

What a sweet lady. Seeing you cook reminds me of my grandma.

[@xandraj5487]

Wish the ingredients were written in the description. I want to say thank you for your recipe! I've been making a double batch for the last 2 Christmases and everyone loves it plus I get to tell everyone the history behind the cookies.

[@beatrizsandoval4395]

This year I’m in charge of making 25 boxes of cookies for Christmas. I need to make at least 8 different kind of cookies for each box. Do you think these are a good idea to include?

[@Leonitus485]

Ma’am you remind me so much ch of my abuelita. Your recipe and Hers are exactly the same. The problem is me I can never get them just right. She passed away in 2016 and you just reminded me of her. Thank you so much.

[@mikepellerin4611]

Thank you for introducing us to Natividad. Her recipe will live with us. That rolling pin has the love of years in it!

[@taosblue5120]

Here I am a year later 😁. Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤

[@dirt1235]

I love Mrs. Manzanares!! I would love to see more recipes from her! Nobody knows how to cook like the women of her generation! I want to know and learn more from her!!! Thank you Mrs. Manzanares 💕 God Bless you 🙏 I'd love to see my recipes from her!! This is the best biscochito recipe! I'd love to see some other recipes from her like enchiladas, tamales and pasole!!

[@dirt1235]

I'd love to see more recipes from her!! You are incredible! This is the best biscochitos recipe!!

[@veronicacasas1748]

Gramita tan linda...I miss mine so much. So nice that you recorded her doing this.

[@cristianchavez5784]

Bless this lady every time I need to make bicoshitos I come to her video she's the best

[@esmeraldamontoya8176]

I love people like this, so warm and sweet. I would love to be her friend and make the cookies with her at her kitchen. I baked and cooked so much that my stove broke, but I have a little oven I bought at wal mart so I will make 1/2 the recipe for baking. These are my favorite cookies with coffee.❤🙋‍♀️

[@zumbagirly72]

THIS RECIPE CAME OUT PERFECT...used about 6cups flour & 2 cups of veg shortening as I was out of manteca.. I tried someone elses bizcochitos recipe IT WAS A FLOP...This one was pefect & delicious! Thank you for sharing this♡♡

[@23anyer]

Love the Intro with that beautiful Spanish guitar music.

[@espy2312]

I watch this every Christmas and think of my mom n gma well making them ❤

[@melissasalasblair5273]

⚪ I'm so glad I found this recipe, and channel :-) One of my fave cookies because I love anise especially en tamales dulces con pasas 💚☕🎄🏔❄🏂 4:17 🌌

[@beccassmile2649]

Omg I just stumbled onto this video. I'm so glad I did. It brings back so much. Makes me miss my abuelita 💜 I love making these throughout the year

[@mzloritor]

What a beautiful video! She's precious ❤️

[@chulas81]

Yes!!! I remember in weddings en Mexico… we’re always like the center souvenir on the tables and the wedding cookies

[@taosblue5120]

Omgoodness 🥲 Mrs. Manzaneres, you remind me of my Gramma Connie. This video brought back so many memories of my Gramma and making Biscochitos. I miss her so much. Thank you 🙏🏽❤️❤️

[@shanekamartinezquiroz7539]

❤ best video of all time.. especially her .. she makes the video more loveable and makes it so easy. I want to thank you guys for this video for years since I saw this everyone loves her cookies when I bake them. So when they ask how I learned I saw a very special lady and share your videos. Thank you again for this and hope your holidays are special like her ...❤

[@jeffkovene4420]

God Bless you ALL!

[@carolineheartsong237]

She is so sweet and reminds me of my grandma!! I miss her. Thank you for this video!! 😍😍

[@trudyrank7389]

What a lovely woman. Thank you for this delicious looking recipe.Like Georgia O’Keefe says “ If you visit New Mexico, it will itch you for the rest of your life “ Gotta get back. ❤️ hola from Puebla, MX .

[@jack-ot2ps]

Thank you so much mrs manzanares

[@suzie7425]

Just how I remembered my mom making them 😊❤ I couldn't remember the recipe. Thank you so much.

[@deniseg0213]

She is adorable!!! I didn't pay attention to the recipe just to be watching her ❤😊

[@crystalsomekat7172]

Thank you for sharing this timeless recipe Mrs. Manzanares, watching your video brought such a smile to my face. You remind me so much of my grandmother. 💕

[@commonsense8800]

This brought a tear to my eye reminded me of when I was a little kid and my grandma used to make us biscochitos during Christmas time, haven’t had biscochitos in a long time.... I grew up in California but my family is from NM

[@roxannab3]

Loved everything about this video. Thank you for posting.

[@beatrizsandoval4395]

She is so adorable! Can’t wait to make these.

[@christinaaguilar6393]

I've been searching for a biscochitos recipe like my grandma made. These look just like my grandmas !! Thank you

[@martincordero1568]

What a blessing to see her baking

[@patriciabreton1915]

Love this beautiful Lady , and love her recipe 😁🙏🙏😘❤️😍😍❤️❤️❤️

[@francellamanzanares1524]

Special and beautiful. I love it!!

[@thewisdomarchive9337]

Hi Francella- Is Natividad your abuela? If so, you are lucky, she is amazing! Glad you liked the movie! Best Scott Andrews

[@ms.gracier7804]

My heart just melted. What a beautiful video that her family will be able to cherish for all future generations. Thank you for making and making this video.

[@Arc.143]

My moms from Manzano, NM and all my older cousins and Tia’s are exactly like her 😂❤️ love bizcochitos n sopapillas

[@jtorres6747]

From the same area!!

[@peek-a-boo7877]

I just made biscochito's from another recipe that called for orange zest and to grind the anise. Definitely going to try this one next! Such a sweet lady. She reminds me of my Great Grandma. 🥰

[@NL-ji1gs]

I followed along on your video as I made a batch! Almost felt like we made them together❤️ they are so delicious💕 thank you for posting this video

[@sarabrown2663]

I LOVE Biscochitos. My favorite Christmas cookie! I’m making these this year.

[@karlacolin4502]

I just love her, tnaks for sharing!!

[@tanyaelizabethhernandez3068]

I love watching her! I use her recipe every year! 💗💗making some tomorrow!

[@ilovemykidy]

Thank you for posting this recipe. I've been searching for it.

[@MrJunebug49]

What a beautiful lady Sr Manzanera! Thank you for sharing your recipe. My wife’s Grandmother Francisca Jaquez showed my wife how to make biscochos after we were married & your recipe is almost identical. We make them for Christmas, baptisms, quinces weddings! They are always a hit. God bless you and may you and your family have a merry Christmas and a happy new year!

[@leftinthedust3900]

I have the same cup she used for the lard I love our state, our culture and food. Watching this felt like home. I can't wait to try making my own for the first time alone this year

[@daisyflowers4692]

Adorable woman you are. Thank you so much!

[@cnjso719]

What a great video! Brings back memories of our Grandmother! Treasure!! Thank you for sharing!

[@elainemontano4379]

me da mucho gusto conocerla . You the BEST!

[@mirage711]

Mrs. Manzanares reminds me of my grandmother and looks a lot like her. My grand parents were from Silver City, New Mexico. My wife bought some on a trip to Santa Fe a few weeks ago and we love them. I am going to see if my wife can bake them. Thank you for the video....

[@faviolamartinezsewdigitizing]

Oh my what a wonderful, beautiful video. Thank you for honoring a lovely lady and tradition. I've been blessed to actually eat some of those very delicious biscochitos from the recipe used by daughter Jinky Romero!

[@mikegonzales6871]

Reminded me so much of my grammita lived in Taos New Mexico brings back so many good memories and also a tear to My eye thank you very much for sharing I have looked up so many recipes but this reminds me so much of hers I will be using this one

[@wilmawilcox492]

Thank you for sharing your cookie recipe and expertise.

[@michellerosiles8509]

My Great Grandmother, Amadita Maestas Lovato taught my Grandmother Cornelia Lovato Roybal how to make these. They made them with orange juice also. Phenomenal cookie.

[@arcticgummibear4500]

Watching you is like watching my own dear mother. I almost want to cry.

[@valeriegarcia986]

She's adorable! Reminded me of my sweet, little grandma - she used aprons like that. I'm the only one in my family that make biscochitos, tamales and bread. My kids are learning!

[@luzelenaflores7213]

Que hermosa😍 Gracias por enseñarnos la receta de familia!! Dios la Bendiga y a toda su Familia😘

[@freedomforever1962]

Thank you for making this happen. Blessings ✝️