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Lemonia Cookies

By: Darla  
"A real old fashioned lemon cookie that uses bakers' ammonia as leavening. It is not widely available like it once was, but can often be found at the drugstore."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 dozen cookies
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons bakers' ammonia
  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup lard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon oil
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dissolve the ammonia in the milk, and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the lard and sugar until smooth. Mix in the lemon oil, eggs, and salt. Stir in the milk alternately with the flour to form a soft but manageable dough. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten the cookies using the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
  3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 72 | Total Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 7mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2003 by Debby Allen 
This is just the recipe I was looking for! I was able to get the baker's amonia at a local... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2008 by Kathy 
These are a true lemon cookie. The baking amonia is an ingredient missing in modern recipes. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
These were soooo good. The consistency of mine were perfect (I used Crisco). They rolled... MORE

 
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