1 c Lard or shortening 1 ea Egg 1 1/2 ts Baking powder 1 ts Anise seed 1 x ----------topping----------- 1 tb Cinnamon 1/2 c Sugar 3 c Flour 1/2 ts Salt 3 tb Sweet wine 1/4 c Sugar
Instructions
Cream fat and sugar until quite creamy. Add egg and beat until very fluffy. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in wine and anise seed. Roll dough to 1/4" thick and cut in plain squares or fancy shapes. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle on top of each cookie. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 15-20 minutes or until light brown. Freezes well.
