Ammonia Cookies(German Christmas Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 eggs, beaten
    3 c. sugar
    3 Tbsp. lard or shortening
    3 c. sour cream
    1 tsp. vanilla
    2 tsp. peppermint extract
    10 c. flour
    3 tsp. baking powder
    1 tsp. soda
    3 tsp. powdered ammonia (you get this from a pharmacy)
Preparation
    Mix the first 6 ingredients together until well blended. Combine flour, baking powder, soda and powdered ammonia; mix in the egg mixture.
    Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
    Roll out and cut with cookie cutter.
    Place on cookie sheets and bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes until light brown.
    Makes 7 to 8 dozen.

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