Biscochitos - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups flour (or enough to make dough easy to handle but not dry)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon whole anise seed
1 cup white lard
1 cup butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
5 5 teaspoons brandy flavoring or 5 teaspoons vanilla
To top cookies
1/4 cup white sugar
enough cinnamon, to darken

Preparation

Cream lard and butter.
Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
Add eggs, anise seed, salt, baking powder and brandy, mix.
Add flour gradually, til dough is firm, shape into a log and wrap in clear wrap.
Chill, then slice in 3/4\" slices.
Mix cinnamon sugar, press uncooked cookie slice into mixture to coat one side and flatten slightly.
Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned.