"Biscochitos are the best thing to get with your coffee when you eat breakfast at a Mexican bakery. Mi Tierra makes my favorite version of these rich Mexican cookies. Sorry, there is no substitute for the lard—it's the secret ingredient!..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 cups well-sifted flour
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups sugar, plus 1/4 cup mixed with 1 tablespoon cinnamon, on a plate
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2 teaspoons anise seed
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1 pound lard
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2 eggs, beaten
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1/2 cup brandy or sweet wine