Name: Mi Tierra Biscochitos
Yield: Makes 36 to 48 cookies
Ingredients: 6 cups well-sifted flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups sugar, plus 1/4 cup mixed with 1 tablespoon cinnamon, on a plate; 2 teaspoons anise seed; 1 pound lard; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup brandy or sweet wine

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Mi Tierra BiscochitosCookbook cover image courtesy of Random House

Biscochitos are the best thing to get with your coffee when you eat breakfast at a Mexican bakery. Mi Tierra makes my favorite version of these rich Mexican cookies. Sorry, there is no substitute for the lard—it's the secret ingredient!

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