Bizcochitos - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lard
2 c. sugar (or less)
4 eggs
2 tsp. rum or vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. anise seed or oil
6 c. all-purpose flour

Preparation

Beat lard and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat until smooth and creamy. Mix in rum, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and anise flavoring. Add flour, a little at a time, and mix until well blended.
Using a melon ball scoop, place spoonfuls of dough on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for about 12 minutes.