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Preparation Time - 15 Minutes
Preparation Method - Bake




Ammonia Christmas Cookies

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Baker's Ammonia makes for a nice crispy cookie.

Hans M. | November 3rd, 2024

Ingredients are for 100 Cookies
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Ingredients:
Qty Unit Ingredient
1 cup Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
3/4 cup Shortening » melted
1 large Egg » beaten
1/2 cup Milk
1 1/2 teaspoons Bakers Ammonia
1/4 cup Water » boiling
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 ounce Anise seeds
2 pounds All-purpose Flour » approximately
Prep Time Process Time Overall Time
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
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
A really good cookie. I made it a favorite for next Christmas.

I gave it a 4

@Alice J. | December 14th, 2024
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
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
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

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