Biscochitos Sandoval

Ingredients

1 lb lard
1 c sugar
2 egg yolks
1 ts baking powder
3 c flour
1/4 ts vanilla
1/4 ts anise
1/2 c milk

Instructions

Cream lard or shortening and sugar together. Beat in egg yolks one at a time. Mix in flour and baking pwder, then flavorings and milk. Roll out on floured board and cut in shapes. (the fleur-de-lis is traditional) "Bake by smell" Mrs Sandoval says. Try 375 for 10 12 minutes or until they are golden brown. From Yippy-Yi-Yea, Winter 93, Sheila MacNiven Cameron ----