Biscochos

Mexican Christmas Cookies, & No you cannot substitue the lard! They will not be the same cookie....

Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup sugar
2 cups lard
1 teaspoon anise seed
2 large eggs
6 cups flour, sifted
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water

1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar

Cream lard, add sugar and anise

Beat eggs add to lard

Blend till light and fluffy

Sift dry ingredients and add to above. Add water, knead till well mixed. Roll 1/2 inch thick. Bake in moderate oven 350.

Blend cinnamon and sugar together, roll cookies in this mixture after they are baked.

Description:
"Mexican anise flavored cookies, very high in saturated fat"
Cuisine:
"Mexican"