Biscochitos
1) Sift and measure 6 cups flour.
2) Add 1 tsp. baking powder and 1 tsp. salt and sift together three times.
3) Cream 1 lb. soft butter with 1 1/2 cups sugar.
4) Add 2 tsp. anise seed and continue beating until light and fluffy.
5) Add two eggs which have been beaten at high speed two minutes. Mix well.
6) Add flour mixture one cup at a time until all is used, mixing well after each addition.
7) Pour 1/2 cup brandy (or 1/2 cup orange juice) over dough. This will hold dough together. Mix well.
8) Roll out and cut into fancy shapes. Dip in cinnamon-sugar and bake at 350°
for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
9) Cinnamon-sugar combo: 1/2 cup sugar with 1 tbsp. cinnamon.