Ingredients:

6 cups flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups lard

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

teaspoon vanilla

tablespoon whiskey or brandy (optional)

2 tablespoon anise seed crushed a bit

half cup sugar

teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

1. Topping to sprinkle on top before baking – last 2 ingredients.

2. Mix well all others ingredients.

3. Roll dough, cut cookies, and sprinkle with sugar / cinnamon mix.

4. Bake ten minutes at 350 or until golden.

Bon Appetit!