Biscochitos(Biss Ko Cheat Ohs) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    6 c. sifted flour
    3 tsp. baking powder
    1 tsp. salt
    2 1/2 tsp. anise
    2 c. lard (1 lb.) or shortening
    2 eggs
    1 1/4 c. sugar
    5 Tbsp. brandy, sweet wine or water
    1/4 c. sugar
    1 Tbsp. cinnamon
Preparation
    Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Cream shortening. When fluffy, add sugar and beat until creamy.
    Add eggs and anise. Mix with the first mixture; add brandy or water. Use only enough to form a stiff dough. Knead a little; roll or pat out 1/2 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut in fancy shapes. Dust top of cookies with mixture of 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
    Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes or until lightly brown. Yields 5 1/2 dozen cookies.

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