Biscochitos (30-Minute Dessert!)

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Add the lard and 1 1/2 cups of sugar to a mixing bowl. Using a handheld electric mixer set on medium speed, cream together for 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Mix in the eggs and anise.
4. 4
   In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
5. 5
   Add the lard mixture to flour mixture and gently knead to combine into a dough.
6. 6
   Use a floured rolling pin, on a lightly floured surface, to roll cookie dough to 1/4 inch thick.
7. 7
   Cut out cookies using a 2-inch diameter cookie cutter.
8. 8
   Transfer cookies to an ungreased baking sheet 1/2 apart.
9. 9
   Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, rotating halfway through, or until golden.
10. 10
    While cookies are in the oven, mix together the remaining 1 cup of sugar with the cinnamon and nutmeg in a shallow bowl. Dredge warm cookies in sugar mixture and set on a wire rack to cool completely.