Cookbook:Bizcochito (Cinnamon Anise Cookies) II

This recipe is from northern New Mexico.

Procedure

 * 1) Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Combine butter and ½ cup sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add egg yolk and milk; beat until well mixed. Reduce speed to low. Add flour, baking powder, anise seed and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; mix until mixture forms a ball.
 * 2) Roll out dough on lightly-floured surface to 6.5 cm (¼-inch) thickness. Cut with 2.5 cm (1-inch) cookie cutters.
 * 3) Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and ¾ teaspoon cinnamon in small bowl.
 * 4) Put one face of the cookie into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place 1 inch apart, with the cinnamon sugar-covered side up, onto ungreased cookie sheets.
 * 5) Bake for 5–8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
 * 6) Let cool.