Lemonia Cookies

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 72 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup lard
• 2 tablespoons bakers' ammonia
• 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dissolve the ammonia in the milk, and set aside.

Step 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.

Step 3

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.