Anise Cookies

Ingredients

• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups lard (not shortening)
• 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon anise flavoring
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup or less water or wine

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients. Roll into 2 inch diameter balls.
2. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees F.
3. While cookies are still hot, dip lightly into a mixture of 2 tablespoons cinnamon to 1 cup sugar.