Bizcochitos

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup lard or shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
3 cups flour
1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon anise seed
3 tablespoons sweet wine

TOPPING

1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Cream fat and sugar until quite creamy. Add egg and beat until very light and fluffy.

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in anise seed and wine.

Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut in plain squares or fancy shapes. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle on top of each cookie.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until light brown. These freeze well.




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