Bizcochitos

My mom used to make these many years ago. She says she got the recipe from either Gourmet or New Mexico magazine.

Bizcochitos
From New Mexico, also called: Galletas, Biscochitos, Biscochos

Cream:
1 cup lard (or half lard, half butter)
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg - lightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp anise seed - crushed to release more flavor

In a separate bowl, stir:
1 1/2 cups wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt

1/4 cup water

Mix:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture, add water until smooth.
Refrigerate.
Roll pieces of dough 1/8 inch thick on floured surface, cut into shapes.
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Bake at 350 for 12 - 15 minutes until they are golden.
Transfer to racks to cool, store in airtight container for 5 days before serving (if you can, I suppose it allows the flavors to meld, but I eat them right away).

Enjoy!