Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2009

This tasted like shortbread with peppermint oil. Hartshorn (bakers ammonia-no it's not poisonous...was the first question my husband asked) is a bit difficult to find in Riverside, CA but I found some stuff on Amazon with crazy shipping costs. You can substitute a mixture of baking soda and baking powder instead (like 2 tablespoons baking powder and 1 tsp baking soda for this recipe - that includes the baking powder listed in the recipe). The peppermint oil was a bit too strong for me but on my second try; 2 tsp peppermint extract worked just fine.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Clara <3

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Riverside, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2003

My husband is Mennonite and he was always on my case to make these cookies, but I was apprehensive b/c the thought of adding ammonia to my baking made me cringe. I finally broke down this Christmas and tried out this recipe and he says that these are just like he remembers them! The ammonia will stink up your kitchen while you are making them, but the odour disappears quickly and you can't taste it in the cookies.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
18 users found this review helpful