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/ 528Baker's Ammonia makes for a nice crispy cookie.
Ingredients:
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| 1 | cup | Sugar |
Sugar
Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts.
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| 1/2 | teaspoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning.
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Above and beyond its basic uses, table |
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| 3/4 | cup | Shortening » melted | ||
| 1 | large | Egg » beaten |
Egg
Chicken eggs, laid by hens, are common food items encased in a shell with a liquid interior that becomes solid when cooked. They're essential for many recipes, providing texture and flavor.
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Eggs are nutritious, |
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| 1/2 | cup | Milk |
Milk
Milk is a creamy liquid produced by mammals. It is essential in diets worldwide. Milk tastes slightly sweet and rich, used in cooking, baking, and as a drink.
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Milk's shelf life varies; refrigerated, it |
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| 1 1/2 | teaspoons | Bakers Ammonia |
Bakers Ammonia
Baker's Ammonia - pronounced 'bey-kerz uh-muh-nyuh', also known as ammonium carbonate, is a leavening agent used in baking. This compound releases ammonia gas when heated, which helps dough rise and create light, airy
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| 1/4 | cup | Water » boiling |
Water
Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture
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| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla |
Vanilla
Vanilla is the fruit of an orchid plant. Each hand-pollinated flower becomes a long slender pod or bean which is picked while still green. It undergoes a curing and drying process during which
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| 1/2 | ounce | Anise seeds | ||
| 2 | pounds | All-purpose Flour » approximately |
All-purpose Flour
All-purpose flour, pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour' is a staple in baking and cooking. It's a flexible ingredient made from wheat that has been milled to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm
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| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
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| 15 Minutes | 15 Minutes | 30 minutes |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4
- Dissolve the Baker's Ammonia in the boiling water.
- Make sure it is completely dissolved before using. Set aside.
1. In a bowl mix together sugar, salt, shortening, eggs, and milk until sugar is dissolved.
2. Add vanilla and anise seeds.
3. Add the Baker's Ammonia mixture to sugar mixture.
4. Add enough flour to the sugar mixture to stiffen and not sticky. It may require 2 to 3 pounds.
5. Roll out dough on floured surface, and cut with cookie cutters.
6. Bake immediately after mixing in a moderate, preheated 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Enjoy!
Submitted by Hans M. | November 3rd, 2024 See all of Hans M.'s Recipes.
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| @Camila H. | March 14th, 2025 |
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These Christmas cookies with ammonia are incredible. Not like anything I tried before. I'll definitely make them again for the holidays. I gave it a 5 |
| @Sophie M. | January 5th, 2025 |
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A really good cookie. I made it a favorite for next Christmas. I gave it a 4 |
| @Alice J. | December 14th, 2024 |
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I made these cookies and they were a hit. I thought I'd give them as a gift, but they didn't last long enough around my house :) I gave it a 4 |
| @Erika N. | December 7th, 2024 |
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I grew up with this recipe, and these Ammonia Christmas cookies always put me in the holiday spirit. Perfect for sharing. I gave it a 5 |
| @Ailsa C. | November 6th, 2024 |
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These Christmas cookies were a delightful surprise. I was wasn't sure about the ammonia, but it adds an interesting twist to the flavor. I gave it a 4 |