Recipe(tried): Biscochitos (Anise Seed Cookies)

Hi, I noticed that you wrote this some time ago, but here goes anyway!

Biscochitos (Anise Seed Cookies)
Yield: 5 dozen
Baking Time: 10-12 minutes
Temperature: 350F
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1 pound lard
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons anise seed
2 eggs, beaten
6 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brandy*
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Cream lard, sugar, and anise seed in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs and beat well.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Alternately add flour and brandy to creamed mixture until stiff dough has been formed.

Knead dough slightly and pat or roll to a 1/4 inch to a 1/2 inch thickness. Cut dough into desired shapes.

Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl. Dust the top of each cookie with a small amount of mixture.

Bake in a 350F oven for 10 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned.

* Varied amounts may be used. Bourbon or sherry may be substituted.

NOTE: The fleur-de-lis shape is traditional for these cookies. I have also used champagne instead of brandy and they came out wonderful!