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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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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. 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 |
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.
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