Bizcochitos

For authenticity, leave out the anise and use the mature seeds from cilantro (coriander.)There are native sweet wines from Mexico that are very similar to others, too.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 48

Ingredients

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

• Topping

• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Cream fat and sugar until quite creamy.
2. Add egg and beat until very fluffy.
3. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture.
4. Stir in wine and anise seed.
5. Roll dough to 1/4" thick and cut in plain squares or fancy shapes.
6. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle on top of each cookie.
7. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 15-20 minutes or until light brown.
8. Freezes well.