Biscochitos - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lard or shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. anise seed
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 tsp. brandy extract
6 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
In large bowl cream lard and sugar until creamy.
Add eggs, anise and brandy extract.
Beat and mix well. Add flour alternately, with baking powder, salt and creamed mixture until stiff dough has formed.
Knead dough; pat or roll out to 1/4-inch shapes.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 10 minutes at 375\u00b0.