Biscochitos

Name: Biscochitos
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

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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

Directions

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["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.""