Peppermint Ammonia Cookies

This is a recipe for cookies that my grandma used to make when I was a child. They are very light cookies.

• Preparation Time: 14 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 24 mins
• Calories: 106 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 eggs, beaten
• ⅛ cup boiling water
• 1 ½ tablespoons bakers' ammonia
• ½ teaspoon peppermint oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and beaten eggs. Mix the ammonia into the boiling water and stir to dissolve; stir into the butter mixture along with the peppermint oil. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the batter until evenly blended. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges are golden. Cool slightly on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.