Bizcochos

Name: Bizcochos
Ingredients: 2 cups lard, softened; 2 cups sugar, divided; 2 egg yolks; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided; 1 tablespoon anise seeds; 1 cup Sauterne or other sweet wine

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups lard, softened
2 cups sugar, divided
2 egg yolks
5 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 tablespoon anise seeds
1 cup Sauterne or other sweet wine

Directions

1

Cream lard in a large mixing bowl; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2

Combine flour, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and anise in a medium mixing bowl; stir well. Gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with wine, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Divide dough into fourths. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
3

Roll one portion of dough to 1/2-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into assorted shapes, using 2-inch cookie cutters. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool slightly on cookie sheets.
4

Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl; dredge warm cookies in mixture. Cool completely on wire racks. Repeat procedure with remaining dough and cinnamon- sugar mixture.