Bizcochito

Ingredients

• 1 pound pure lard
• 1½ cups white granulated sugar
• 2 tsp anise seed
• 2 eggs
• 3 ⅓ cups flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• to taste cinnamon sugar

Steps

1. Cream the lard, sugar, and anise in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the eggs and beat well.
3. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
4. Alternately add the flour to the creamed mixture until a stiff dough has formed.
5. Knead the dough slightly.
6. Pat ¼–½ inch (0.5–1 cm) thick or roll to a ¼–½ inch (0.5–1 cm) diameter log.
7. Cut into desired shapes.
8. Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F (180°C) for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Dust, while still hot, with cinnamon sugar.