Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Beat the lard until creamy.
  3. Mix the wine or fruit juice with 1 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon and anise seeds; add to lard and mix with a wooden spoon.
  4. Add the egg yolks; mixing well.
  5. Add enough flour to make soft dough; roll out to 1/2-inch thick and cut in desired shapes and place on greased cookie sheet.
  6. Bake 15 minutes; checking often to prevent burning.
  7. Mix the remaining 1 cup of sugar and 4 teaspoons cinnamon; dredge cookies in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.