Depending on what part of the state you live in, you may call them Biscochos or Biscochitos (The diminutive form). Either way, they are delicious anise flavored cookies that melt in your mouth and are especially popular around Christmas time.
Cream and fluff lard. (If using a stand mixer, let it go approx. 10 minutes. The longer the better.) Add orange juice & continue mixing. While that is mixing, crush anise seeds with end of rolling pin, then add crushed anise and eggs to lard mixture and continue to fluff. In separate bowl, combine flour with baking powder & salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to moist ingredients. Knead until left with a firm, but pliable cookie dough. (If too sticky, feel free to add more flour.) Flour flat surface, as well as rolling pin, and roll out dough in manageable increments to about 1/4" or 1/8" thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut cookies. Bake at 350ยบ for 10-13 minutes, until bottom is golden brown, but top is still light. Immediately dip top side only in cinnamon sugar, and let cool completely before eating. Biscochos taste better the next day and will keep for weeks.