New Mexico became the first state to adopt a state cookie in 1989, when it made things official with this traditional anise-and-orange-scented sugar biscuit: . Though the cookie itself is not very sweet, the cinnamon sugar topping rounds this out. The flavors, too, are unique for a cookie. Orange zest, cinnamon, ginger, and anise come together to create this delicious ensemble. After you take a bite, a faint sprinkling of cinnamon sugar will grace your lips.
