Biscochitos Sandoval

1 lb Lard or vegetable shortening

1 c Sugar

2 Egg yolks

1 ts Baking powder

3 c Flour

1/4 ts Vanilla

1/4 ts Anise (liquid)

1/2 c Milk

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 -----