Biscochitos(Mexican Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. flour (all-purpose)
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1 lb. (2 c.) lard
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. anise seed
2 eggs
1/4 c. brandy
1/4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
Cream lard with sugar and anise seed until fluffy.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Mix in flour and brandy until well blended.
Turn dough out on floured board and pat or roll to 1/4 or 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut into shapes.
Dust with mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
Bake 10 minutes at 350\u00b0 or until browned.