Pastissets (Powdered Sugar Cookies from Spain)

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, with a wooden spoon, beat together the lard and butter.

Step 3

Incorporate the sugar, egg yolk and lemon peel into the lard/butter mixture.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the cinnamon and flour; work into the lard mixture with your hands to form a smooth dough.

Step 5

On a floured surface, roll the dough 1/4 inch thick and cut with a 3-inch scalloped cookie cutter (or other shape).

Step 6

Arrange cookies on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden.

Step 7

Allow to cool briefly on the cookie sheet as they are delicate when warm.

Step 8

When cool, coat with confectioner's sugar.