Biscochitos I

Directions

Ingredients :

6 cups all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon salt

3 teaspoons baking powder

2 cups shortening

1 ½ cups white sugar

2 teaspoons anise seed

2 eggs

¼ cup brandy

¼ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Methods :

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Cream shortening with sugar and anise seeds until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in flour and brandy until well blended.

Turn dough out on a floured board and pat or roll to 1/4 or 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into shapes (the fleur-de-lys is traditional). Dust with a mixture of 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.