Polvorones

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour and sugar in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Add lard to dry ingredients and blend well.
3. 3
   Add eggs and knead by hand in bowl until ingredients are blended and dough is smooth.
4. 4
   Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll into small balls about the size of a nickel.
5. 5
   Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake about 10 to 12 minutes at 350° (until golden brown).
6. 6
   Remove sheets from oven onto wire racks and cool slightly.
7. 7
   Using a spatula, remove two or three cookies at a time from cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Gently place on platter on which you have put the cinnamon and sugar.
9. 9
   (One cup sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, mixed.)
10. 10
    Coat generously and with slotted spoon, remove to serving platter.
11. 11
    Makes six to seven dozen.