Traditional Biscochitos

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 tsp Anise seed

2 eggs

6 cups unbleached Flour

Lard aka 2 cups

3 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup of orange juice ( you can also use brandy or a sweet wine )

1/4 c sugar

1 TBsp cinnamon ….

Directions:

Cream sugar,lard and anise in large bowl, add eggs beat well, mix flour , baking powder and salt in large bowl, alternate flour and orange juice while incorporating into creamed mixture, until a stiff dough is formed, roll

to desired thickness and cut into whatever shape you like,dust with cinnamon and sugar before baking , (or I like to roll mine in the mixture when warm. ) either way is fine bake for 10 min on 350

Enjoy !!

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