Mexican Anise Cookies Recipe

Using your hands, squeeze and mix the lard, sugar, eggs, anise, vanilla until well mixed....gradually add flour until you can form a ball and it is not sticky. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for several hours. Roll out on floured board until 1/4 th inch thick, place on greased cookie sheet 1 inch apart...sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Bake 375 for 7 to 10 minutes...or light brown...cool on racks