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Ingredients

  • 6 c. flour
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 tsp. anise seed
  • 2 c. pure lard
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 7 Tbsp. water
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Method

  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Cream sugar and lard until creamy.
  • Add eggs and anise seed and cream again until very fluffy.
  • Mix with first mixture.
  • Add water, enough to hold dough together.
  • Roll out to about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Cut in shapes.
  • Dip tops of cookies in cinnamon and sugar (using the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon).
  • Place on cookie sheets and bake at 400° about 10 minutes or until light brown.